Woodland inkcap thrives in woodland environments, often found on decomposing wood which serves as its source of nutrients. This mushroom is characterized by a delicate structure with a cap that transforms in shape as it matures. Woodland inkcap typically appears in clusters and can be seen during the warmer months, contributing to the ecosystem by aiding in wood decomposition.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 6 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Woodland inkcap
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Attributes of Woodland inkcap
Cap Diameter
2 - 6 cm
Height
4 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 2.5 - 4.5 cm across; conical-convex; reddish brown, ocher-brown to yellowish brown
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Free to adnexed; very crowded; white to grey, brown to black
Stem
Stem 4 - 9 cm long, 2 - 6 mm thick; whitish to pale buff; surface smooth to pubescent; fairly brittle
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Thin; fragile
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Black
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Dead Woods
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Occasional
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Woodland inkcap
Woodland inkcap typically thrives in forested areas with presence of decaying wood on the forest floor.
