The rosy navel (Contumyces rosellus) is a small, just barely noticeable mushroom that pops up uniquely from sandy soils or silt. The small tan cap is more of a vase shape than a conventional mushroom cap, appearing more like a flower. It is also unique because instead of feasting on already rotting wood, it initiates the rotting process.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 2 cm
Odor:
Mildly earthy with a pleasant note.
In This Article
Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Rosy navel
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Attributes of Rosy navel
Cap Diameter
1 - 2 cm
Height
1 - 3 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 20 mm across; convex to infundibulate;tan; margin incurved to plane
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Decurrent; close to subdistant; pink, cream
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
Stem 1 - 2.5 cm long, 1 - 3 mm thick; often nearly tan
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Thin; pale, translucent white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly earthy with a pleasant note.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Pink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
