The king stropharia can grow to 20 cm high with a reddish-brown convex to flattening cap up to 30 cm across, the size leading to another colloquial name godzilla mushroom. The gills are initially pale, then grey, and finally dark purple-brown in colour. The firm flesh is white, as is the tall stem which bears a wrinkled ring. This is the origin of the specific epithet which means "wrinkled-ringed" It is found on wood chips and bark mulch across North America in summer and autumn. King Stropharia is easily cultivated on a medium similar to what it grows on naturally. Unlike many other members of the genus Stropharia, it is widely regarded as a choice edible and cultivated for food. Download our instructions for your BIG BUCKET to make sure you have the perfect spot in your garden.