Fluted bird's nest is easy to identify with its vase-shaped, shaggy, and grooved cup that is filled with egg-like structures that make the whole fungus look like a bird's nest. This cup acts as a splash cup, meaning when it is hit by a drop of rainwater, the "eggs" are ejected up to three feet away and stick onto wherever they land.
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Fluted bird's nest
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Attributes of Fluted bird's nest
Height
1 - 1.3 cm
Cap
Gray
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Gray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
The fluted bird's nest can be found in open forests and woodland edges, but also in urban settings such as parklands and gardens. It grows on decaying organic material — dead wood, wood chips, mulch, and damp timber.
Distribution Area of Fluted bird's nest
North America,Europe,Central and South America,Asia,New Zealand
