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Concybe aurea

Conocybe aurea

A species of Conecaps

Concybe aurea may be most familiar in landscaping and other urban areas, as it loves nitrogen-rich soils. As a result, they are frequently found in fields, compost, mulch, and other such contexts. This mushroom is hygrophanous, meaning it can change colors depending on its moisture level.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 5 cm

Odor:

Mildly earthy, generally pleasant.

General Info About Concybe aurea

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Attributes of Concybe aurea

Cap Diameter

1 - 5 cm

Height

3 - 7 cm

Cap

Cap 1.2 - 5 cm across; conic-bellshaped to flat; yellow

Cap Shape

Convex, Bell-shaped, Flat, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Narrowly adnate; crowded; whitish

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 3 - 5 cm long, 1.5 - 4 mm thick; slightly swollen base; whitish, pale yellow-brown

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Brown

Odor

Mildly earthy, generally pleasant.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

White

Orange

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil

Species Status

Rare but widespread

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Habitat of Concybe aurea

Concybe aurea occurs in grassy areas, fields, fertilized meadows, and freshly sown lawns. It prefers nitrate-rich soil and can be seen growing in compost piles and woodchip mulch.

Scientific Classification of Concybe aurea

Phylum

Club fungi