Handsome club is easy to walk by without seeing it. This mushroom only reaches a couple of centimeters in height, preferring to grow alone on conifers and hardwood trees. However, it has a handsome bright yellowish-orange color which adds a bit of vibrancy to moss-covered stumps.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 4 mm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
In This Article
Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Handsome club
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Attributes of Handsome club
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 mm
Height
1.7 - 5 cm
Cap
1 - 4 mm wide; somewhat pointed; ages or discolors somewhat reddish or orange
Stem
1.7 - 5 cm high; cylindrical, or with a groove or a twist; bright orange or yellow, fading with age, whitish at the extreme base
Flesh
Thin; whitish to pale yellow or orange
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Yellow
White
Orange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
