The fungus forms slimy or sticky club-shaped fruit bodies up to 3 cm (1.2 in) high with a cinnamon to reddish-brown "head" that measures 7–12 mm (0.28–0.47 in) atop a similarly coloured stalk that is 2–3 cm (0.8–1.2 in) by 1–2 mm (0.04–0.08 in) thick. Its cylindrical spores measure 35–45 by 2 µm; arranged in a parallel fashion, they are borne in asci that measure 105–120 by 10–12 µm. The paraphyses are curled at their tips. Cudonia circinans is similar in appearance, but its stalk is not the same color as its head.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Cudonia confusa
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Attributes of Cudonia confusa
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
