The Earthy webcap is characterized by its moldy, earthy odor which lends to the species' common name. The brownish cap is smooth to the touch. The earthy webcap is similar to most brown webcaps, but can be slightly distinguished by its need to be in damp areas surrounding poplar or willow trees.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 6 cm
Odor:
Subtle radish-like scent.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Earthy webcap
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Attributes of Earthy webcap
Cap Diameter
3 - 6 cm
Height
4 - 12 cm
Cap
2.5 - 6 cm across; bell shaped, hygrophanous; ochre brown; pale margin is covered in a whitish cobwebby veil
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Adnate; crowded; pale buff
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
5 - 12 mm diameter and 3 - 10 cm tall; mid brown; lower part covered in white silky veil remnants
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
White tinged with brown
Ring
White
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Rusty brown
Odor
Subtle radish-like scent.
Body Color
Brown
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
