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Panaeolus papilionaceus

Petticoat mottlegill

Panaeolus papilionaceus is a small, cosmopolitan dung mushroom with a grey mottled cap whose margin carries white tooth-like veil fragments. It fruits on horse and cow dung and in manured pastures through the warm half of the year. It lacks psilocybin and is not edible; it is of interest mainly to people studying dung fungi.

Panaeolus papilionaceus
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At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal rest

Where it grows wild

Grows singly or in groups on cow and horse dung, moose droppings and heavily manured pasture.

Recorded from sea level to 2300 m, median 950 m.

EuropeNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaAsia

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✓ Substrate and airflow
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