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Redwood rooter

Caulorhiza umbonata

A species of Caulorhiza

The redwood rooter's unusual name actually says a lot about the species' natural history. "Rooter" refers to one of this mushroom's fascinating traits - a long, taproot-like structure that extends downward from the stalk into the soil it grows out of. "Redwood" refers to the fact that this mushroom usually associates with Redwood trees. As such, the species' range does not extend past redwood country (i.e. Northern California). The species is not known to be edible.

Cap Diameter:

4 - 16 cm

Odor:

Mild, typical mushroom smell, non-distinctive.

General Info About Redwood rooter

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Attributes of Redwood rooter

Cap Diameter

4 - 16 cm

Height

6 - 16 cm

Cap

Cap 3 - 17 cm across; conical, bell-shaped, broadly bell-shaped; dark brown to reddish brown, tan, yellowish brown; surface smooth

Cap Shape

Bell-shaped, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky

Gills

Attached, free; close; whitish; discoloring yellowish to pinkish or brownish

Gill Attachment

Notched

Stem

Stem 5 - 15 cm long, 1.5 cm thick; tapering to apex; whitish, dirty yellowish, tan; tough; surface smooth

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

Thin; whitish

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mild, typical mushroom smell, non-distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Red

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Wood Chips or Mulch, On soil

You can find Redwood rooter by these plants:

Coast redwood

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Exceedingly common

Endangered Species

How to Identify Redwood rooter

Fruiting Body Cap Gills

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Habitat of Redwood rooter

As its name suggests, the redwood rooter can be found under Redwood trees, mostly near Coastal redwood (Sequoia sempervirens). It is a terrestrial species that grows on coniferous debris beneath trees.

Scientific Classification of Redwood rooter

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Pale-spore mushrooms

Genus

Caulorhiza

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Tips for Finding Redwood rooter

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What are Some Tips for Finding Redwood rooter

Target areas beneath redwood trees, as redwood rooter has an affinity for these environments.
Look for decaying plant material or woody debris, which can be prime spots for redwood rooter to emerge.
Inspect the ground closely in known redwood forests, especially in spaces that seem to be scattered or gregariously populated with plant detritus.
Be patient and methodical while searching to avoid disrupting the natural habitat, which could make redwood rooter more difficult to locate.

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