Scientific Name
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii
Common Name
Lemon-Yellow-Lepiota, Yellow Pleated Parasol
Anatomy of a Mushroom

Plant Pathology Information Note

HIGHLY TOXIC, MAY BE FATAL IF EATEN!

Characteristics

Plant Description
CAP small, 1-2 inches in diameter, bell-shaped, fragile, margin striate, bright yellow and covered with powder. GILLS free from stalk, yellowish white. STALK slender, slightly enlarged at the base, covered with bright yellow powder; ANNULUS (ring) bright yellow, covered with yellow powder, moveable up and down the stalk, often breaking loose. SPORE PRINT white.
Origin
USA, NC
Distribution
Throughout NC especially in greenhouses, and potted plants in houses and shopping malls.
Where Found
Forest or natural area, landscape. Singly or scattered on ground or, more commonly in greenhouses, rooting mix in potted plants, especially woody plants and compost bark chips.
Mode
Ingestion
Poisonous Part
Mushroom
Symptoms
This species is thought to be poisonous and is related to species known to be toxic. Symptoms may include mild to severe diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and other gastrointestinal upsets.
Edibility
NOT EDIBLE!
Comments
This mushroom is easily recognizable by its small size, bright yellow powder and occurrence in potted plants, greenhouses and compost piles. It is also known as Lepiota lutea.
Severity
HIGHLY TOXIC, MAY BE FATAL IF EATEN!

"Poisonous Plants of North Carolina," Dr. Alice B. Russell, Department of Horticultural Science; Dr. James W. Hardin, Botany; Dr. Larry Grand, Plant Pathology; and Dr. Angela Fraser, Family and Consumer Sciences; North Carolina State University. All Pictures Copyright @1997Alice B. Russell, James W. Hardin, Larry Grand. Computer programming, Miguel A. Buendia; graphics, Brad Capel.

Disclaimer: The list of poisonous plants on this web site does not necessarily include every poisonous plant that is known, or that might be found in an urban landscape or home. North Carolina State University does not advise eating any of the plants included in this web site. The information concerning edibility is taken from the literature, and the degree of reliability is unknown. We discourage the use of any of these plants for self medication. In cases of accidental exposure or ingestion, contact the Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222.

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