Blushing Dapperling
Leucoagaricus badhamii
Leucocoprinus badhamii is a species of fungus in the family Agaricaceae and genus Leucocoprinus. The flesh of this mushroom turns blood red when cut or bruised, hence its common name of blushing dapperling.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Agaricales
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Leucoagaricus
Blushing Dapperling belongs to the family Agaricaceae, order Agaricales, within the Agaricomycetes class.
Species Profile
Leucocoprinus badhamii is a species of fungus in the family Agaricaceae and genus Leucocoprinus. The flesh of this mushroom turns blood red when cut or bruised, hence its common name of blushing dapperling. These damaged areas may eventually turn brown or black and likewise the mushroom may discolour brown or black with age. All parts of the flesh display red staining aiding in identification.
The Blushing Dapperling faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to urbanization, agricultural expansion, and changes in land management practices that affect its specialized grassland and woodland edge habitats. Climate change and pollution may further impact the delicate soil chemistry and mycorrhizal relationships essential for this fungal species' survival and reproduction.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species typically occurs in nutrient-rich grasslands, parklands, woodland edges, and disturbed soils in temperate regions. It favors areas with organic matter accumulation such as compost heaps, manured grasslands, and areas near human habitation where soil nitrogen levels are elevated.
Threats
Agricultural intensification and land conversion
Habitat loss from urban development
Changes in grassland management practices
Climate change affecting soil conditions
Soil pollution and chemical contamination
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Blushing Dapperling (Leucoagaricus badhamii). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/blushing-dapperling