Phaeocollybia kauffmanii

Phaeocollybia kauffmanii (A.H.Sm.) Singer

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

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Recorded observations of Phaeocollybia kauffmanii by month
Month	Records
January	0
February	0
March	0
April	0
May	0
June	2
July	0
August	1
September	20
October	73
November	43
December	6

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

Washington 50 records · Foraging rules
Oregon 42 records · Foraging rules
California 35 records · Foraging rules
British Columbia 12 records · Foraging rules
Tennessee 2 records · Foraging rules
Idaho 1 records · Foraging rules
Vermont 1 records · Foraging rules

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Identification traits

Cap shape	conical
Underside (gills, pores or teeth)	gills
Ecology	mycorrhizal
Stem features	bare
Spore print color	brown

Traits vary. Use them to ask better questions of an expert, not to make a final call.

About

Phaeocollybia kauffmanii, commonly known as the giant phaeocollybia, is a species of mushroom in the family Hymenogastraceae. It is found in Western North America, and has a slimy cap.

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