Panaeolus
Found on a trail in Mt. Park 03/10/13

Cap is grayish brown or light brown
growing in wood chips
Spore print is black
Stem is hollow and does not break
Gills are adnate, molted, and have a light colored edge

According to Trudell's book (page 199)
One difference between Panaeolus and Psathyrella
is that the stipe of Psathyrella snaps in half cleanly,
The stipe of Panaeolus can be bent back and forth.

Trudell also says that another difference between Panaeolus and Psathyrella
is that the gills of Panaeolus are molted and have a white fringed edge.
In summary, if the stipe snaps and the gills are not molted,
it is probably Psathyrella.
If the stipe does not snap and the gills are molted with a white edge,
they are probably Panaeolus.



Cap is light brown or Gray Brown



Growing in wood chips




Spore Print is Black



Gills appear molted
Edges of the gills are a pale color



Stem is hollow,
It will bend and not break



White web like material on top part of stem

Gills are adnate


Spores are Oblong
6 to 8.5 Microns
by 10 to 12.5 Microns

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