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Leucocoprinus cretaceus

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Leucocoprinus cretaceus is a species of fungus in the family Agaricaceae. It is widespread in tropical areas, and has a scattered distribution in Europe. Fruit bodies of the saprobic fungus grow in bundles or in groups on woodchips, sawdust, and compost heaps, and are found in greenhouses as well as outdoors.

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Name
Leucocoprinus cretaceus
Slug
leucocoprinus-cretaceus
Kingdom
Fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Leucocoprinus
Species
cretaceus
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
43

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