Green webcap is a distinctive fungus known for its green-tinted cap, which helps it stand out in its native woodland habitat. It typically emerges during the cooler months, favoring the damp, mossy environments provided by deciduous and coniferous forests. Green webcap is part of a complex and diverse group of fungi that plays a critical role in forest ecosystems by forming symbiotic relationships with trees.
Cap Diameter:
2.5 - 5 cm
Odor:
Mild, faintly sweet undertone.
In This Article
Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Green webcap
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Attributes of Green webcap
Cap Diameter
2.5 - 5 cm
Height
5 - 15 cm
Cap
Cap 2.5 - 5 cm across; conical to hemispherical to broadly umbonate; brown
Cap Shape
Convex, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Adnate; moderately spaced; greenish yellow to olive-brown to rusty brown
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 4 - 9 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; cylindrical, clavate; pale bluish to blue-green to yellowish grey
Stem Shapes
Bulbous
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Whitish to brownish
Ring
On the stem; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Rusty brown
Odor
Mild, faintly sweet undertone.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Green webcap by these plants:
Spruces
Species Status
Uncommon in England, Wales and Ireland, rather common in Scotland.
