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  A small genus worldwide containing four species, New Zealand has only one of these species. Though two other species, presently not named, are reported to occur here, they are recognised by a cap that has a powdery surface and veil remnants hanging from the edge.
Genus: Melanophyllum
Melanophyllum haematospermum Melanophyllum haematospermum
Pulverolepiota
A small mushroom with cottony scales that might wear off with age and a poorly developed ring.
Pulverolepiota petasiformisPulverolepiota sp.
 
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