Clitocybula lacerata belongs to the Marasmiaceae family, typically found on decaying wood in forests. This species is recognizable by its small, white, somewhat translucent caps and slender, fragile stems. Clitocybula lacerata tends to grow in clusters and appears mainly during the wetter months, thriving in moist, shaded environments.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 4 cm
Odor:
Mildly musky and generally unpleasant.
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Attributes
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Clitocybula lacerata
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Attributes of Clitocybula lacerata
Cap Diameter
2 - 4 cm
Height
3 - 5 cm
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Ring
Ringless
Odor
Mildly musky and generally unpleasant.
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Deciduous Woodland
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Habitat of Clitocybula lacerata
Clitocybula lacerata typically thrive in environments where coniferous and hardwood trees are present, often manifesting on or near buried wood, giving an appearance of being terrestrial.
