This species has been spotted all over the world ranging from Japan to Chile but the most common place they are found is the US. There has been many found here in Florida in the Gainesville area.
This genus grows in wooded areas And generly found alone, similar to where and how we found it. It is found at most times of the year.
The caps are about 1 to 4.5cm with a convex top that can have a central depression. As the species gets older the color changes from a orange to a more lack luster brown. The gills are attached to the stem but do not run down it. The stem is about 2 to 6.5cm long with a smooth shape. This species is edible with a radish like taste.
The spores are white and microscopic.
Websites used
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/research_collections/botany/botany_sites/fungi/examined.html
http://www.mushroomexpert.com/laccaria_laccata.html
http://www.rogersmushrooms.com/gallery/DisplayBlock~bid~6222~source~gallerychooserresult.asp
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