Candelleomyces candolleanus (Pale Brittlestem)

Candolleomyces candolleanus (formerly known as Psathyrella candolleana) is mushroom in the family Psathyrellaceae. The coloring varies between white and golden brown. The cap is tan when young,[2] growing to 2–8 cm (1–3 in) in diameter,[4] initially conical, later becoming rounded and finally with upturned margins in maturity. The cap margin is irregular and radially asymmetrical—a defining characteristic of this species. It can retain veil fragments on the edge and center.The white stalk is 4–10 cm (1.5–4 in) tall and 3–7 mm wide.The spore print is purple-brown, while spores are smooth and elliptical, measuring 6.5–8 by 4–5 µm. The specific epithet candolleanus honors Swiss botanist Augustin Pyramus de Candolle.