King Stropharia - Stropharia rugosoannulata

These usually have deep reddish brown caps, purple-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.

This particular individual was pretty dry and not as vibrant as usual.

Habitat: Growing in wood chips on a nature trail and along the edges of the woods (mixed forest)