Sandy mushroom thrives in grassy areas, often found in the autumn season. Having a pale to unsullied white cap, it matures to show a more yellow-brown center. Notably, sandy mushroom has gills that start off pink and progressively turn chocolate brown with maturity. This mushroom has a stout stem and a distinctive ring. It is a part of a larger family known for common mushrooms seen in varied environments.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 8 cm
Odor:
Gentle, non-distinct mushroom aroma.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Sandy mushroom
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Attributes of Sandy mushroom
Cap Diameter
3 - 8 cm
Height
4 - 6 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 7 cm across; convex to flat; white; surface smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gills
Free; densely crowded; pale pink to dark brown to black
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 3 - 4 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; cylindrical; white; surface smooth; turns slightly reddish when cut or bruised
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Flesh 4 - 9 mm thick; whitish; unchanging
Ring
On the stem; white
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
Deep chocolate brown
Odor
Gentle, non-distinct mushroom aroma.
Body Color
White
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to pink or red
Growth Form
Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Sandy mushroom by these plants:
Norway spruce
Occurence Habitats
Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Infrequent
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Sandy mushroom
Sandy mushroom grows in environments with coastal sand dunes, preferring open and sparsely vegetated areas.
