Dacrymyces capitatus (scientific name: Dacrymyces capitatus) is a fungus belonging to the genus Sphaerotheca, which grows on the deadwood of broadleaf trees. This species is distributed in China, Brazil, Panama, Finland, Russia, Argentina, France, the United Kingdom, Tunisia, South Africa, the United States, the Netherlands, Czechoslovakia, Switzerland, New Zealand, Germany, Mexico and other places.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 6 mm
Odor:
Mild, non-distinct mushroom scent.
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General Info About Dacrymyces capitatus
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Attributes of Dacrymyces capitatus
Cap Diameter
2 - 6 mm
Height
2 - 5 mm
Cap
2 - 6 mm across; cushion shaped; yellow to orangish yellow; surface bald, occasionally with brain-like wrinkles
Stem
To 5 mm high; short, stout; whitish to yellowish; surface finely fuzzy
Flesh
Gelatinous
Spore Print Color
Colorless
Odor
Mild, non-distinct mushroom scent.
Body Color
Yellow
White
Orange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Dacrymyces capitatus by these plants:
Oaks, Lindens
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Dacrymyces capitatus
Dacrymyces capitatus thrive on the wood of hardwoods, often found in large, gregarious clusters or colonies.
