The armillaria cepistipes is a pathogenic fungus that attacks weak and diseased conifer trees that have been stressed by other pathogens. This opportunistic fungus develops slowly and causes minor damage. The armillaria cepistipes is considered to be an important wood decomposer.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 18 cm
Odor:
Mild mustiness with soapy undertones.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Armillaria cepistipes
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Attributes of Armillaria cepistipes
Cap Diameter
2 - 18 cm
Height
2 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 15 cm across; hemispheric to convex, funnel-shaped; hazelnut-brown to red-brown; with fibrillose scales
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnexed, decurrent; broad; whitish, with red-brown spots
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 15 cm long, 5 - 15 mm thick; cylindric-conic, bulbous; whitish, cream, yellow; elastic, tough; with fibrillose
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Flesh
Thin; whitish, watery gray-brown
Ring
On the stem; fibrillose; fragile; white
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
Light cream
Odor
Mild mustiness with soapy undertones.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Parasitic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Armillaria cepistipes by these plants:
Oaks, Privets
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Armillaria cepistipes
Base of deciduous trees
Scientific Classification of Armillaria cepistipes
