Editing Lepiota (section)

==Habitat and distribution==
Most if not all ''Lepiota'' species are [[nitrophilic]], with a preference for [[calcareous]] soils. They typically occur in rich humus in broadleaf or conifer woodland, in northern Europe often among nettles (''[[Urtica dioica]]'') or dog's mercury (''[[Mercurialis perennis]]''). A few species are more frequently found in calcareous grassland or in dunes.<ref name=Bon1993/> The genus has a [[cosmopolitan distribution]], but with a preference for warm areas, meaning there are fewer species in colder climates. Around 400 species are currently recognized worldwide.<ref name ="Dictionary"/>