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Lentil shanklet
A species of Collybia Scientific name : Collybia tuberosa Genus : Collybia
Lentil shanklet, A species of Collybia
Scientific name: Collybia tuberosa
Genus: Collybia
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Description
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Lentil shanklet is a mushroom parasite that flourishes on the decaying remains of other mushrooms, where it is often located. It is found during the late summer and autumn. Lentil shanklet can be mistaken for the Felted Twiglet which is usually observed on wood.
Colors
White
Pink
Habitat
Under hardwoods or conifers
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General Info
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Habitat
Under hardwoods or conifers
Growth Form
Saprobic; gregarious
Cap Diameter
2-10 mm
Endangered Species
No
Smell
Not distinctive
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Pale-spore mushrooms Genus
Collybia Species
Lentil shanklet