Tear dropper often grows on decaying wood, especially hardwoods, and is recognizable by its smooth, shiny cap that typically has a distinct, tear-shaped droplet at the center. It features fine gills underneath that attach to a slender stem. Tear dropper is commonly found in temperate forests, favoring moist and shaded areas.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 20 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Tear dropper
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Attributes of Tear dropper
Cap Diameter
2 - 20 cm
Cap
2 - 20 cm across; resupinate; white, cream, or tan with white margin; margin fimbriate
Flesh
Thin; soft; whitish
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
White
Pink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Species Status
Very common in Poland
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Tear dropper
Forests, bushes, parks, gardens, roadsides, trunks and branches of deciduous trees
