Flammulaster carpophilus is a member of a diverse fungal family known for its variety within natural ecosystems. Typically found in close association with decaying wood, flammulaster carpophilus plays a role in the breakdown and recycling of nutrients back into the environment. It is characterized by a unique appearance that can be identified by experienced mushroom enthusiasts.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 3 cm
Odor:
Mildly floral, slightly reminiscent of geraniums.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Flammulaster carpophilus
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Attributes of Flammulaster carpophilus
Cap Diameter
1 - 3 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 10 mm; hemispherical to bell-shaped; white, bottom brown; grainy texture, matte; edge thin
Cap Shape
Convex, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Velvety
Gills
Broadly attached; cream-beige color
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 1.5 - 3.5 cm long, 0.5 - 1.2 mm wide; cylindrical, widened above and below; cap-colored; fibrous-silky, fleecy-scaly below the middle, scaly
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Thin; fragile; cap-colored
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Yellowish to ocher
Odor
Mildly floral, slightly reminiscent of geraniums.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Flammulaster carpophilus by these plants:
Willows, European beech
Species Status
Infrequently
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Flammulaster carpophilus
In deciduous and mixed forests, on decaying leaves
Scientific Classification of Flammulaster carpophilus
