This is a mushroom-producing species of fungus in the Agaricaceae family. It is probably of tropical origin, although it was first documented in Europe, where it was frequently found growing in greenhouses and bark beds. However, many initial observations confused this species with the more common Leucocoprinus birnbaumii or Leucocoprinus cepistipes, despite sharing only superficial similarities. This fungus is quite versatile, even for a saprophyte, and is frequently found growing in clusters on wood chips, sawdust, and compost heaps, as well as directly on the ground or on trees. It can also appear in pots and greenhouses in colder countries, where it is not well adapted to survive outdoors.