Chestnut Dapperling
Taken at Strathclyde Park on 9th October 2023 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70  in macro mode.
Fact File


Chestnut Dapperling.
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Local Names:
Lepiota castanea.
Agaricales.
Agaricaceae.
Petite Parasol.
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Coniferous and deciduous woodlands, mostly singly or in small groups.
3 cms diameter.
Up to 8 cms longl.
Late Summer - Early Winter.
Extremely poisonous. Can be fatal



When picking any fungus for consumption, caution should be exercised at all times.