Coastal mushroom thrives in coastal regions, often found in sandy soils near dunes and grasses. This fungus belongs to a family known for gilled mushrooms. It features a sturdy stem and typically sports a cap with a smooth surface, changing color as it matures. Coastal mushroom has a prominent ring on the stem, a characteristic shared with its close relatives.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 11 cm
Odor:
Unpleasant, reminiscent of sawdust, with hints of anise.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Coastal mushroom
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Attributes of Coastal mushroom
Cap Diameter
3 - 11 cm
Height
5 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap up to 12 cm; compact; white or grey-white
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Rose-coloured, become dark brown as older
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 5 - 6 cm tall, 1.5 - 2 cm wide
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Pink
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
Dark brown
Odor
Unpleasant, reminiscent of sawdust, with hints of anise.
