''Pluteus brunneidiscus'' is a species of
agaric
An agaric () is a type of fungus fruiting body characterized by the presence of a pileus (cap) that is clearly differentiated from the stipe (stalk), with lamellae (gills) on the underside of the pileus. In the UK, agarics are called "mushroom ...
fungus in the family
Pluteaceae
The Pluteaceae are a family of small to medium-sized mushrooms which have free gill attachment and pink spores. Members of Pluteaceae can be mistaken for members of Entolomataceae, but can be distinguished by the angled spores and attached gill ...
. It was first
described scientifically by American mycologist
William Alphonso Murrill
William Alphonso Murrill (October 13, 1869 – December 25, 1957) was an American mycologist, known for his contributions to the knowledge of the Agaricales and Polyporaceae. In 1904, he became the assistant Curator at the New York Botanical ...
in 1917.
It is found in Europe (Spain) and North America.
Description
Pileus and stipe without blue-green tinges. Specimens are small to medium-sized and have a brown pileus which is usually darker at the center.
Habitat and distribution
Solitary, on wood of broad-leaved trees. Found in the U.S. and in Spain from June to November.
Chemistry
These mushrooms contain
psilocybin
Psilocybin ( , ) is a naturally occurring psychedelic prodrug compound produced by more than 200 species of fungi. The most potent are members of the genus ''Psilocybe'', such as '' P. azurescens'', '' P. semilanceata'', and '' P.&nbs ...
.
[Justo, A. & M.L. Castro. (2007). "Observations in ''Pluteus'' section Pluteus in Spain: Two new records for Europe". ''Mycotaxon'' 102: 209–220.]
See also
*
List of ''Pluteus'' species
References
External links
*
Fungi described in 1917
Fungi of Europe
Fungi of North America
brunneidiscus
Psychoactive fungi
Psychedelic tryptamine carriers
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