Spring pin is a small, distinctive fungus that thrives in damp and wooded areas, often emerging in the spring. Featuring a unique club-like shape, it has a stem that extends into a rounded head, resembling a tiny mace. The coloration can vary but typically presents in muted tones that blend with its natural woodland habitat. This species plays an ecological role in breaking down decaying organic matter.
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Spring pin
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Attributes of Spring pin
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Stems of Herbs
You can find Spring pin by these plants:
Willows
Occurence Habitats
Meadows
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Habitat of Spring pin
Spring pin thrives in boggy montane meadows with rotting stems of grasses and herbs.
