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Tiger's eye

Coltricia perennis

A species of Tiger's eye fungus, Also known as After-burn polypore

The tiger's eye is a showy little fungus with a tough cap that is thin and fringed. The species' common name is derived from its coloration; the tiger's eye sports swirls of brown, tan, and burnt orange, making it look similar to the semi-precious stone of the same name.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 10 cm

Odor:

Mild, undistinguished earthy scent.

General Info About Tiger's eye

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Attributes of Tiger's eye

Cap Diameter

3 - 10 cm

Height

2 - 5 cm

Cap

Cap 1 - 7 cm across; circular; brown; margin with a narrow white band

Cap Shape

Depressed, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Velvety, Fibrillose-scaly

Stem

Stem 5 - 50 mm long, 3 - 7 mm thick; round to compressed; orange-brown; velvety; surface tomentose to velutinate

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Flesh

Thin

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Brown, golden brown

Odor

Mild, undistinguished earthy scent.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Yellow

Gray

Cream

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious, Clustered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil

You can find Tiger's eye by these plants:

Spruces, Pines

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland, Disturbed Lands

Endangered Species

How to Identify Tiger's eye

Fruiting Body Cap Undersurface

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Habitat of Tiger's eye

The tiger's eye can be found in disturbed woodland habitats, such as roadsides, trail edges, moss-banks, and fire sites. It grows on the ground under conifers, particularly on sandy soil, and occasionally on woody debris and well-rotten wood.

Distribution Area of Tiger's eye

North America,Europe,Asia

Scientific Classification of Tiger's eye

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Hymenochaetales

Family

Hymenochaetaceae

Genus

Tiger's eye fungus

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Tips for Finding Tiger's eye

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Tiger's eye

Preferably sandy soil conditions.

What are Some Tips for Finding Tiger's eye

Look for tiger's eye around the edges of coniferous forests and in clearings within these woods.
Search disturbed areas such as trails, roadsides, or moss-covered banks, where these mushrooms are more likely to grow.
Examine areas that have experienced fire as tiger's eye tends to colonize these sites.
Inspect heathland regions, keeping an eye out for solitary or small clusters.
Be observant for inconspicuous specimens as tiger's eye can often be overlooked due to their appearance.