Seek urgent medical attention for any ingestion.
Description
This small brown-capped fungus occurs in small groups, commonly in lawns. The cap is hemispherical, to convex, 2–4cm diameter, dry (not slimy) and light to dark brown.
The gills are greyish becoming dark brown, and are attached to the stem. The stem is tough, cylindrical and light brown.
Toxicity
Symptoms
This mushroom may cause hallucinations in children, but the toxin is not known.
Details
Common name: Haymaker’s mushroom
Botanical name: Panaeolina foenisecii
General description: This small brown-capped fungus occurs in small groups, commonly in lawns. The cap is hemispherical, to convex, 2–4cm diameter, dry (not slimy) and light to dark brown. The gills are greyish becoming dark brown, and are attached to the stem. The stem is tough, cylindrical and light brown.
Last updated: July 2023