Dacrymyces minor is a small, jelly fungus known for its orange-yellow, cushion-like appearance. These mushrooms typically grow on decaying wood and are widely distributed in forested areas where they contribute to the decomposition process of wood, thus playing an important role in their ecosystems by recycling nutrients.
Cap Diameter:
0.5 - 2.5 mm
Odor:
Faint, generic fungal aroma.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Dacrymyces minor
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Attributes of Dacrymyces minor
Cap Diameter
0.5 - 2.5 mm
Cap
0.5 - 2.5 mm; yellow to orangish yellow
Spore Print Color
Transparent
Odor
Faint, generic fungal aroma.
Body Color
Yellow
Orange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Dacrymyces minor by these plants:
Oaks, Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Distribution includes United states
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Dacrymyces minor
Dacrymyces minor is typically found in environments rich in decaying wood, such as forests with ample deadwood and decomposing hardwood logs.
