Galerina semilanceata

Galerina semilanceata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Fungi
Division:	Basidiomycota
Class:	Agaricomycetes
Order:	Agaricales
Family:	Hymenogastraceae
Genus:	Galerina
Species:	G. semilanceata
Binomial name
Galerina semilanceata (Peck) A.H.Sm. & Singer

Galerina semilanceata Mycological characteristics
	Gills on hymenium
	Cap is conical or campanulate
	Hymenium is adnate or adnexed
	Stipe is bare
	Spore print is brown
	Edibility is unknown

Galerina semilanceata is a species of mushroom in the genus Galerina native to Washington state and California. ^{[1] [2]}

Description

This species is identified by its heavily veined, light colored cap, and small white V shaped powderings that go up the stem. The mushrooms are usually about 3 cm all around. ^{[2] [3]}

Habitat and ecology

Galerina semilanceata fruits from fall until spring on moss, including on mossy lawns. ^[4]

Conservation status

This species is not of concern and is quite common. ^[2]

References

1. "Galerina semilanceata (Peck) A.H.Sm. & Singer". Global Biodiversity Information Facility . Retrieved 2024-08-19.
2. "Galerina semilanceata - Burke Herbarium Image Collection". burkeherbarium.org. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
3. Stevens, Michael Wood & Fred. "California Fungi: Galerina semilanceata". www.mykoweb.com. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
4. Siegel, Noah; Schwarz, Christian (September 1, 2024). Mushrooms of Cascadia: A Comprehensive Guide to Fungi of the Pacific Northwest. Humboldt County, CA: Backcountry Press. p. 152. ISBN   9781941624197.