Coprinellus truncorum is a small mushroom with a delicate structure found in clusters on decaying wood, sharing its habitat with various woodland decomposers. Its caps are initially rounded, becoming more flattened and showing radial grooves as they mature. Coprinellus truncorum features a distinctive trait where its gills dissolve into a black, inky substance after spore release, displaying a transient beauty.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 5 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Coprinellus truncorum
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Attributes of Coprinellus truncorum
Cap Diameter
1 - 5 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Ring
With Ring Zone
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On animal dung
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Scientific Classification of Coprinellus truncorum
