What is another word for Gastrocybe Lateritia?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈastɹəsˌa͡ɪb lˈatəɹˌɪʃə] (IPA) 
Gastrocybe Lateritia is a type of mushroom that belongs to the Strophariaceae family. It is commonly known as the brick cap mushroom. It gets this name from its reddish-brown cap resembling a brick. The brick cap mushroom is also known as Stropharia Lateritia or Hypholoma Lateritium. It is a small-sized mushroom that grows in clusters on decaying hardwood logs and stumps.
Another commonly used synonym for Gastrocybe Lateritia is the Common Redleg. It originates from North America, where it is mainly found growing on hardwood logs and stumps. The mushroom is edible but not recommended for consumption due to its bitter taste. The brick cap mushroom also goes by the name of Flat-topped Stropharia, due to its flattened cap.
