Pine powdercap typically has an intriguing appearance, with a cap that has a powdery or granular surface. It often presents a bright color palette, which fades as it matures. Found in forest ecosystems, pine powdercap grows near pine trees, which influences its naming. It usually appears in the summer and autumn and has a distinct, earthy smell which makes it stand out in its natural habitat.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 4 cm
Odor:
Strong, unpleasant, mould-like smell.
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Similar Species
Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Pine powdercap
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Attributes of Pine powdercap
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 1.5 - 3.5 cm across; convex to flat; dark ochr to reddish brown; surface granular, with radially wrinkled; margin with veil-fringed
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Adnate; crowded; white to pale cream
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 7 cm long, 4 - 8 mm thick; pale ochre, purplish; surface smooth, with finely granular and scals
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Scaly
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Fibrous; white to ochre; unchanging
Ring
On the stem; ochraceous-cream
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
White or very pale cream
Odor
Strong, unpleasant, mould-like smell.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Mosses
You can find Pine powdercap by these plants:
Pines, Oaks, Spruces, Firs
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Uncommon
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Pine powdercap
Pine powdercap tends to grow in coniferous woodlands, thriving in acidic environments. You may also find them in moss-covered heathlands that are similarly acidic.
