Conchomyces bursiformis is a unique fungus, recognized by its distinct fan or kidney-shaped caps growing on wood. It has a smooth texture and comes in variations of brown. Typically found in forested environments, it forms notable structures resembling tiny shelves emerging from tree bark, contributing ecologically as a decomposer of wood material.
Cap Diameter:
1.5 - 4 cm
Odor:
Mild, faintly mushroomy
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Attributes of Conchomyces bursiformis
Cap Diameter
1.5 - 4 cm
Cap
Cap up to 4 cm across; small to medium disc-like; grey, later tan coloured; smooth, velvety top
Gills
Adnexed; close; very white
Stem
Up to 5 - 10 mm; lateral; pale ochraceous; finely fibrillose; or absent
Flesh
3 - 4 mm; tough gelatinous at first, drying to papery texture; concolorous
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, faintly mushroomy
Body Color
Brown
Bronze
Gray
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Parasitic
Species Status
Common in New Zealand
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Habitat of Conchomyces bursiformis
From moss covered branch in a tall eucalyptus rain forest.
Scientific Classification of Conchomyces bursiformis