Bothia castanella is part of a well-known family of mushrooms distinguished by their spongy, pore-like surfaces beneath their caps. They often have stout stems and their caps can range in color, typically assuming earthy tones. Typically found in woodland habitats, bothia castanella forms symbiotic relationships with trees, contributing to forest health by cycling nutrients.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 6 cm
Odor:
Mild, indistinct mushroom-like aroma.
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General Info About Bothia castanella
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Attributes of Bothia castanella
Cap Diameter
3 - 6 cm
Height
4 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 3.5 - 6 cm across; convex to flat; medium brown to dark brown
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Velvety
Stem
Stem 3 - 5 cm long, 5 - 8 mm thick; equal; dull yellow, brown
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
With Reticulum
Flesh
Whitish, pale yellow; unchanging when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Dull yellow
Odor
Mild, indistinct mushroom-like aroma.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Bothia castanella by these plants:
Oaks, Pines, Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
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Habitat of Bothia castanella
Bothia castanella forms associations with oak trees and is often found in areas surrounding these trees, be it on their own or in groups.
