Leucoagaricus barssii is a species of fungus in the family Agaricaceae. It is commonly known as the smoky dapperling.[2]
Originally classified as Lepiota barssii by the American mycologist Sanford Myron Zeller in 1934 and reclassified as Leucoagaricus barssii by the mycologist Else C. Vellinga in 2000.[3]
The type species of the Leucoagaricus genus, Leucoagaricus macrorhizus was reclassified as Leucoagaricus barssii.
Leucoagaricus barssii is a large dapperling mushrooms with white flesh.
Cap: 4-8cm. Starts convex before becoming depressed. May also present as slightly umbonate. It is fibrous with scattered scales. Stem: 4-8cm. Tapers towards the base and possesses a wide annulus. Gills: White or cream in colour and attached freely with a collar. Spore print: creamy white. Spores: Ovoid and smooth. Dextrinoid. 7-8 x 5-5.5 μm. Taste: Indistinct. Smell: Pleasant and fresh.[4]
L. barssii is reported as being widespread but rarely recorded in the United Kingdom.[4] Observations of it appear to be uncommon in Europe with the most common locations for purported observations being the West Coast of the United States.[5]
Leucoagaricus barssii is a species of fungus in the family Agaricaceae. It is commonly known as the smoky dapperling.
