Cymatoderma elegans is a distinctive fungus with a fan or coral-like appearance, displaying a combination of creamy and reddish hues. This growth pattern allows it to stand out in its native forested environments. As a member of its family, cymatoderma elegans contributes to the ecosystem by breaking down wood, playing a role in nutrient recycling.
Cap Diameter:
8 - 12 cm
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Cymatoderma elegans
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Attributes of Cymatoderma elegans
Cap Diameter
8 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 8 - 12 cm diameter; infundibuloform, thin, rigid, coriaceous; zonate in various shades of brown
Stem
Stem 5 - 10 cm high, 1 - 1.5 cm thick; central, spongy like the cap; brown
Flesh
Thin; leathery; pallid to brownish
Spore Print Color
White
Body Color
Brown
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Cymatoderma elegans by these plants:
Spruces
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Cymatoderma elegans
In woodland
Distribution Area of Cymatoderma elegans
Africa,southern Asia (also China and Japan),Australia,New Zealand
