Downy conecap is a small, delicate mushroom typically found in grassy areas, often appearing after rain. It has a thin stem and a cone-shaped cap with downy texture, usually displaying light to rusty brown colors that may change as the fungus matures. Its presence is more common in temperate regions and is a naturally occurring member of its ecological community.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 4 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy, not notable.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Downy conecap
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Attributes of Downy conecap
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
6 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 4 cm across; cylindrical to bell-shaped; reddish brown to brownish
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Adnexed; crowded; very pale ochre to cinnamon
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 7 - 8 cm long, 2.5 mm thick; yellowish brown, golden
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Okra brown
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy, not notable.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.