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Fried Chicken Mushroom (Lyophyllum decastes) — mushroom identification photo

Fried Chicken Mushroom

Lyophyllum decastes

✓ Edible
Always verify identification with multiple features before consuming
Cap color
Gray-brown to buff
Cap size
5-12cm
Gill color
White
Gill attachment
Adnate
Stem
White, firm, clustered at base
Texture
Firm and dense
Habitat
Clustered from soil or buried debris
Fruiting season
Summer-Fall
Peak season
Summer-Fall

Key Identification Features

Preparation Notes

Cook thoroughly. Excellent sautéed or in soups. Firm texture makes it very versatile.

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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