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Delicatula integrella

A species of Delicatula

Delicatula integrella is a distinctive fungus found in leaf litter and woodland habitats. Regarded for its unique appearance, it has a delicate fruiting body with a pale, sometimes white cap that is typically small in size. Delicatula integrella flourishes best in temperate zones and is part of the ecosystem as a decomposer, contributing to the nutrient cycle by breaking down organic matter.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 2 cm

Odor:

Faint, indistinct mushroom-like scent.

General Info About Delicatula integrella

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Attributes of Delicatula integrella

Cap Diameter

1 - 2 cm

Height

1 - 3 cm

Cap

Cap 3 - 10 mm across; ovoid, bell shaped; pure white, yellowish ; smooth, with fine veil fragments when young

Cap Shape

Bell-shaped, Flat, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Adnate or shortly decurrent; very widely spaced; pure white

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 5 - 25 mm long, 0.5 - 1.5 mm in diameter; cylindrical with a bulbous base; white; smooth

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Very delicate

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Faint, indistinct mushroom-like scent.

Body Color

Yellow

White

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods, On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter

You can find Delicatula integrella by these plants:

Black alder

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland

Species Status

Uncommon but far from rare

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Delicatula integrella

On well-rotted wood or on soil rich in dead leaves and rotten wood fragments

Scientific Classification of Delicatula integrella

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Pale-spore mushrooms

Genus

Delicatula

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Delicatula integrella

Moist, rich in decomposed wood and leaf fragments.

What are Some Tips for Finding Delicatula integrella

Look for delicatula integrella near fallen logs and dense accumulations of leaf debris in damp forested areas.
Search around mossy patches, as delicatula integrella often appears where moss is prevalent.
Investigate the base of trees and stumps since delicatula integrella may grow where rotten wood meets soil.
Gently move aside leaf litter to uncover any hidden specimens of delicatula integrella.
Examine decaying wood, as delicatula integrella may also grow directly on well-rotted logs.

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