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The Smooth Lepiota (Lepiota
naucina) is one of those mushrooms that suddenly appear the day after a
significant rainfall. They are found in
lawns and grassy areas generally from September to October. The cap is lumpy when young but smooth at
maturity. The gills are free from the
stem and white but slowly change to pinkish or grey. The collar is movable (I took this picture
while I was in Tennessee so I can’t say that I tried).
This mushroom is considered choice and is edible with caution as some people become ill
after eating it, especially the grey variant.
To cook, baste the gills and brush the cap with melted butter, salt and
pepper to taste; brown quickly, cap side first, and serve immediately.
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