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Arrhenia epichysium

A species of Arrhenia

A small and nondescript mushroom, Arrhenia epichysium (listed in some guides as Omphalina epichysium), can be found fruiting on fallen logs across temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. Arrhenia epichysium has a dull grey or brownish cap that is usually flat or upturned; it also has pale gills and a pale, spindly stalk.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 3 cm

Odor:

Mild, earth-like, generally agreeable scent.

General Info About Arrhenia epichysium

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Attributes of Arrhenia epichysium

Cap Diameter

1 - 3 cm

Height

1 - 3 cm

Cap

Cap 1.5 - 5 cm across; planoconvex, vase-shaped; blackish to brown; smooth

Cap Shape

Convex, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Decurrent; close, nearly distant; pale gray

Gill Attachment

Decurrent

Stem

Stem 3 cm long, 3 mm thick; blackish to brown; smooth

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

Watery grayish

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mild, earth-like, generally agreeable scent.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Gray

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

You can find Arrhenia epichysium by these plants:

European beech

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland, Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Arrhenia epichysium

The arrhenia epichysium occurs in mixed forests in the foothills and coastal areas of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It grows on decaying wood, such as logs, particularly those covered with moss.

Scientific Classification of Arrhenia epichysium

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Pale-spore mushrooms

Genus

Arrhenia

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What are Some Tips for Finding Arrhenia epichysium

Search around areas with abundant decaying logs, both hardwood and conifer.
Inspect the decaying wood closely, as arrhenia epichysium may grow in less conspicuous places.
Look for small groups of arrhenia epichysium, which tend to cluster together.
Be gentle when moving surrounding debris to avoid damaging the arrhenia epichysium.

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