Strophariaceae

English: Stropharia family
Dutch: Strophariafamilie

The Strophariaceae is a family of gilled mushrooms comprising about 18 genera and 1,300+ species. They are distributed worldwide and include both wood-decay species and grassland species. The family contains some edible species as well as toxic ones.

Key Identifying Features

• Gills: Typically attached to stem, often with purple-brown tones from spores
• Spore print: Purple-brown to dark brown
• Ring (annulus): Often present, sometimes fragile or disappearing
• Veil: Partial veil present when young
• Habitat: On wood, in grass, or on rich soil
• Cap: Often slimy or sticky when wet

Parent: Fungi