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Chromosera cyanophylla

A species of Chromosera

Chromosera cyanophylla thrives in damp woods, often seen adorning decomposing wood with its distinctive colorful fruiting bodies. This small mushroom stands out with its vivid blue to lilac-colored gills, a unique trait in its family. It has a slender stem and a yellow cap that tends to fade as it matures. Chromosera cyanophylla is a fascinating species for both amateur and seasoned mycologists due to its striking appearance.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 3 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Chromosera cyanophylla

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Attributes of Chromosera cyanophylla

Cap Diameter

1 - 3 cm

Height

1 - 3 cm

Cap

1 - 2.5 cm broad; convex, plano-convex, broadly flattened; lavender to lilac, yellowish; surface glabrous, viscid; margin incurved in youth, then decurved

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Decurrent; subdistant; lavender, fading to pale-lilac, cream-colored in age

Gill Attachment

Decurrent

Stem

1 - 2.5 cm long, 1 - 2 mm thick; fragile, hollow, equal; lavender, yellowish to pale-tan; glabrous, viscid

Stem Shapes

Club Shaped

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Amber colored, pale yellow

Volva

Absence

Ring

Absence

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Bronze

Purple

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Gregarious, Clustered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

You can find Chromosera cyanophylla by these plants:

Spruces, Oaks

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

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Habitat of Chromosera cyanophylla

Chromosera cyanophylla tends to be found in clusters on or under the bark of fallen or decomposing conifer logs in moist forest environments.

Scientific Classification of Chromosera cyanophylla

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Waxgills

Genus

Chromosera

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Tips for Finding Chromosera cyanophylla

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What are Some Tips for Finding Chromosera cyanophylla

Search under and around conifer logs, especially those that are fallen or show signs of decay.
Inspect the bark closely, as chromosera cyanophylla may be growing directly on or underneath it.
Prioritize moist areas of forests where conifer trees are abundant.
Gently remove loose bark if necessary to uncover hidden groups of chromosera cyanophylla.
Look for the distinctive blue-green coloration of chromosera cyanophylla's gills, which can help identify them from other species.

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