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King Stropharia - Stropharia rugosoannulata Deep red caps, lavender-gray gills, and a white stem with a thick, cogwheeled ring.<br /> <br /> Interestingly, Stropharia rugosoannulata is a nematophagous fungus, which means that it is able to trap and digest nematodes.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in wood chips; nature trail in a mixed forest<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/142102/king_stropharia_-_stropharia_rugosoannulata.html" title="King Stropharia - Stropharia rugosoannulata"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/142102_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=MtjCFOW1BU%2FO8TmN5C5%2FB9HKrEU%3D" width="136" height="152" alt="King Stropharia - Stropharia rugosoannulata Deep red caps, lavender-gray gills, and a white stem with a thick, cogwheeled ring. <br /> <br /> Interestingly, Stropharia rugosoannulata is a nematophagous fungus, which means that it is able to trap and digest nematodes.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in wood chips; nature trail in a mixed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/142102/king_stropharia_-_stropharia_rugosoannulata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/142104/king_stropharia_-_stropharia_rugosoannulata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/142103/king_stropharia_-_stropharia_rugosoannulata.html Geotagged,King Stropharia,Stropharia,Stropharia rugosoannulata,Summer,United States,fungus,mushroom" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/142104/king_stropharia_-_stropharia_rugosoannulata.html" title="King Stropharia - Stropharia rugosoannulata"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/142104_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=LHU7Hfnpfg6b3JwgyPTEKXp1iB4%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="King Stropharia - Stropharia rugosoannulata Deep red caps, lavender-gray gills, and a white stem with a thick, cogwheeled ring.<br /> <br /> Interestingly, Stropharia rugosoannulata is a nematophagous fungus, which means that it is able to trap and digest nematodes.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in wood chips; nature trail in a mixed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/142102/king_stropharia_-_stropharia_rugosoannulata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/142104/king_stropharia_-_stropharia_rugosoannulata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/142103/king_stropharia_-_stropharia_rugosoannulata.html Geotagged,King Stropharia,Stropharia rugosoannulata,Summer,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/142103/king_stropharia_-_stropharia_rugosoannulata.html" title="King Stropharia - Stropharia rugosoannulata"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/142103_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=ibEx9CeFOcGJ7BmrpQ%2FcU0DlKmc%3D" width="200" height="146" alt="King Stropharia - Stropharia rugosoannulata Deep red caps, lavender-gray gills, and a white stem with a thick, cogwheeled ring.<br /> <br /> Interestingly, Stropharia rugosoannulata is a nematophagous fungus, which means that it is able to trap and digest nematodes.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in wood chips; nature trail in a mixed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/142102/king_stropharia_-_stropharia_rugosoannulata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/142104/king_stropharia_-_stropharia_rugosoannulata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/142103/king_stropharia_-_stropharia_rugosoannulata.html Geotagged,King Stropharia,Stropharia rugosoannulata,Summer,United States" /></a></figure> Geotagged,King Stropharia,Stropharia rugosoannulata,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

King Stropharia - Stropharia rugosoannulata

Deep red caps, lavender-gray gills, and a white stem with a thick, cogwheeled ring.

Interestingly, Stropharia rugosoannulata is a nematophagous fungus, which means that it is able to trap and digest nematodes.

Habitat: Growing on the ground in wood chips; nature trail in a mixed forest

King Stropharia - Stropharia rugosoannulata Deep red caps, lavender-gray gills, and a white stem with a thick, cogwheeled ring. <br /> <br /> Interestingly, Stropharia rugosoannulata is a nematophagous fungus, which means that it is able to trap and digest nematodes.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in wood chips; nature trail in a mixed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/142102/king_stropharia_-_stropharia_rugosoannulata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/142104/king_stropharia_-_stropharia_rugosoannulata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/142103/king_stropharia_-_stropharia_rugosoannulata.html Geotagged,King Stropharia,Stropharia,Stropharia rugosoannulata,Summer,United States,fungus,mushroom

King Stropharia - Stropharia rugosoannulata Deep red caps, lavender-gray gills, and a white stem with a thick, cogwheeled ring.<br /> <br /> Interestingly, Stropharia rugosoannulata is a nematophagous fungus, which means that it is able to trap and digest nematodes.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in wood chips; nature trail in a mixed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/142102/king_stropharia_-_stropharia_rugosoannulata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/142104/king_stropharia_-_stropharia_rugosoannulata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/142103/king_stropharia_-_stropharia_rugosoannulata.html Geotagged,King Stropharia,Stropharia rugosoannulata,Summer,United States

King Stropharia - Stropharia rugosoannulata Deep red caps, lavender-gray gills, and a white stem with a thick, cogwheeled ring.<br /> <br /> Interestingly, Stropharia rugosoannulata is a nematophagous fungus, which means that it is able to trap and digest nematodes.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on the ground in wood chips; nature trail in a mixed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/142102/king_stropharia_-_stropharia_rugosoannulata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/142104/king_stropharia_-_stropharia_rugosoannulata.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/142103/king_stropharia_-_stropharia_rugosoannulata.html Geotagged,King Stropharia,Stropharia rugosoannulata,Summer,United States

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  1. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    Nice looking little fella Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks, it's always nice to find these. :) Posted 2 years ago
  3. View Patomarazul's profile
    Patomarazul
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    Nice coloring! Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks! Sometimes they are more brownish, but this one really lived up to its name as a "wine cap". Posted 2 years ago
      1. View Patomarazul's profile
        Patomarazul
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        It almost feels like having a glass of wine while watching it :-D Posted 2 years ago
  5. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    "Interestingly, Stropharia rugosoannulata is a nematophagous fungus, which means that it is able to trap and digest nematodes."

    Had to look up what nematodes are. Now that I know, I think I made a connection with some worm I photographed in Colombia, had no idea what it was.     Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
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      Cool :) Posted 2 years ago
  7. View Neptune's profile
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    Wow! Great shot! Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks Annie! Posted 2 years ago
  9. View Alexander Hassmueller's profile
    Alexander Hassmueller
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    Classy picture! So plump and fresh, as if peeled freshly from the egg! Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks, they were very fresh! Posted 2 years ago
      1. View Alexander Hassmueller's profile
        Alexander Hassmueller
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        Indeed the picture shows it well! Posted 2 years ago
  11. View nightjar6's profile
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    Smart looking Mushroom :) Posted 7 months ago, modified 7 months ago

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The King Stropharia

Stropharia rugosoannulata is an agaric of the family Strophariaceae found in Europe and North America, and introduced to Australia and New Zealand.

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Similar species: Agaricales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Oct 17, 2022. Captured Sep 21, 2021 13:41 in 5 Judson Ave, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/197s
  • ISO1250
  • 100mm
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