Fried Chicken Mushroom

Lyophyllum decastes

''Lyophyllum decastes'', commonly known as the fried chicken mushroom, is an edible species of fungus in the family Lyophyllaceae that grows in clusters on disturbed ground, with a faintly radish-like taste.
Fried Chicken Mushroom (Central Washington) Found this cluster in my backyard. It was the first time this species fruited in my yard after over 5 years living in the same place. Fall,Geotagged,Lyophyllum decastes,United States

Appearance

Gills are white but may yellow slightly with age. The firm flesh remains white on exposure.
Fried Chicken Mushroom (Central Washington) Fall,Geotagged,Lyophyllum decastes,United States

Habitat

Growing in dense, even huge clusters on the ground, ''L. decastes'' is usually found where the ground has been disturbed such as roadbeds, gravel, paths, landscaping areas, and sometimes in woods.

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Taxonomy
KingdomFungi
DivisionBasidiomycota
ClassAgaricomycetes
OrderAgaricales
FamilyLyophyllaceae
GenusLyophyllum
SpeciesL. decastes
Photographed in
United States of America