Dacrymyces lacrymalis belongs to a group known for their jelly-like texture. Typically found on decaying wood in damp forests, dacrymyces lacrymalis appears during rainy seasons. It has a distinctive orange-yellow hue and often forms small, tear-shaped structures. Dacrymyces lacrymalis plays a crucial role in the ecosystem by helping to decompose dead wood and recycle nutrients.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 4 mm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Dacrymyces lacrymalis
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Attributes of Dacrymyces lacrymalis
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 mm
Cap
1 - 4 mm; Gelatinous; yellow
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Yellow
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Dacrymyces lacrymalis by these plants:
Oaks, European beech
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Habitat of Dacrymyces lacrymalis
Hardwood forest, hazel, rotten wood
Scientific Classification of Dacrymyces lacrymalis
