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Panaeolus subfirmus P. Karst., Hedwigia 28: 365 (1889)

Panaeolus speciosus P.D. Orton, Notes R. bot. Gdn Edinb. 29: 108 (1969)

Habitat: On weathered dung of herbivores, usually of sheep or horses, in grassy areas such as upland pasture or moorland.

Notes: Rarely reported but apparently widespread. Most records are from the north and west, but the majority of reports are unsubstantiated with voucher material.

Distribution: E: !, S: !, W: !, NI: !, ROI: !

Vouchers: England: K(M) 164504; Scotland: K(M) 84969; NI: K(M) 82963

Descriptions, Lists & Icons:
D+I:, in Phillips, R., Mushrooms and other fungi of Great Britain & Europe: 288 pp. (1981), as Panaeolus speciosus, p. 181
D:, in Watling, R. & Gregory, N.M., British Fungus Flora. Agarics and Boleti: 5 Strophariaceae & Coprinaceae p.p.: Hypholoma, Melanotus, Psilocybe, Stropharia, Lacrymaria & Panaeolus 5: 121 pp. (1987), as Panaeolus speciosus, p. 89

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