Orange-mat coprinus typically grows in clusters on decaying wood, prominently appearing in the summer and fall. This species is recognized for its orange-brown cap, which sports radial grooves reflecting its name. It features a stipe that is white and smooth, contrasting with its darker gills that mature alongside the cap.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 7 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Orange-mat coprinus
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Attributes of Orange-mat coprinus
Cap Diameter
1 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap to 7 cm across; oval, expanding to convex or conical; honey yellow, whitish, gray with a brownish center; covered with whitish to brownish universal veil fragments
Gills
Attached or free; close; white, gray, then blackish
Stem
Stem 4 - 10 cm long, up to 1 cm thick; equal, with a slightly swollen base; white; smooth, hollow
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Very thin; fragile
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
