Meadow Mushrooms growing in Howard Co., Maryland (8/11/2019). Verified by Bob and Jo Solem.

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A Meadow Mushroom (fruiting body) in Howard Co., Maryland (10/19/2009).

Photo by Joanne Solem MBP List

Meadow Mushroom in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (6/23/2020). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 343446 - Psn: 30)

Meadow Mushroom in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (6/23/2020). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Meadow Mushroom (gills and stalk with ring) in Howard Co., Maryland (10/19/2009).

Photo by Joanne Solem MBP List

Meadow Mushroom in Howard Co., Maryland (10/13/2016).

View Record Details Photo by Joanne Solem MBP List

Meadow Mushroom growing in Howard Co., Maryland (8/11/2019). Verified by Bob and Jo Solem.

View Record Details Photo by Sue Muller MBP List

Spores collected from a Meadow Mushroom specimen in Howard Co., Maryland (10/19/2009). Ovate; measured 6.7-7.8 X 4.6-5.6 microns.

Photo by Robert Solem MBP List

Spores collected from a Meadow Mushroom specimen in Howard Co. Maryland (10/13/2016). Smooth, ellipsoid, brown; meadures 8.2-10.1 X 5.9-6.1 microns.

View Record Details Photo by Robert Solem MBP List

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Status

Found scattered, in groups, or forming fairy rings in grassy areas, but not in forests.

Description

Cap: White to gray, dry, smooth, convex to nearly flat, margin inrolled when young--may show veil remnants on margin; flesh white, firm, staining pink or brown. Gills: Pinky-brown to bright pink, dark brown in age; crowded. Stalk: White, smooth, cylindrical or tapers down; ring usually collapses; no volva (J. Solem, pers. comm.).

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Meadow Mushrooms growing in Howard Co., Maryland (8/11/2019). Verified by Bob and Jo Solem. View Record Details Media by Sue Muller.

A Meadow Mushroom (fruiting body) in Howard Co., Maryland (10/19/2009). Media by Joanne Solem.

Meadow Mushroom in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (6/23/2020). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Matthew Beziat.

Meadow Mushroom (gills and stalk with ring) in Howard Co., Maryland (10/19/2009). Media by Joanne Solem.

Meadow Mushroom in Howard Co., Maryland (10/13/2016). View Record Details Media by Joanne Solem.

Meadow Mushroom growing in Howard Co., Maryland (8/11/2019). Verified by Bob and Jo Solem. View Record Details Media by Sue Muller.

Spores collected from a Meadow Mushroom specimen in Howard Co., Maryland (10/19/2009). Ovate; measured 6.7-7.8 X 4.6-5.6 microns. Media by Robert Solem.

Spores collected from a Meadow Mushroom specimen in Howard Co. Maryland (10/13/2016). Smooth, ellipsoid, brown; meadures 8.2-10.1 X 5.9-6.1 microns. View Record Details Media by Robert Solem.