| Hebeloma mesophaeum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Hymenogastraceae |
| Genus: | Hebeloma |
| Species: | H. mesophaeum |
| Binomial name | |
| Hebeloma mesophaeum | |
Hebeloma mesophaeum, commonly known as the veiled hebeloma [1] is a species of mushroom in the family Hymenogastraceae. The cap is up to 6.5 centimetres (2+1⁄2 in) wide, convex to umbonate, usually with a brownish center and paler margin, which may have veil remnants. [1] The gills are close and pale then brown, the color of the spore print. [1] The stalk is up to 8 cm long. [1] The flesh is buff and watery, with a radishlike odor and taste. [1]
The species can be found near trees, including conifers. [1] Like all members of its genus, it might be poisonous and result in severe gastrointestinal upset; [2] nevertheless, in Mexico this species is eaten and widely marketed. [3]
