Poplar velvet shank thrives on deciduous wood, particularly favoring poplar trees, from which it gets its name. Noted for its vibrant orange to yellow cap and sticky surface, it stands out in its natural habitat, which is typically cooler climates. The stem of poplar velvet shank is tough and white and it often grows in clusters. Poplar velvet shank has a unique appearance during different growth stages, changing from convex to flat as it matures.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 7 cm
Odor:
Faint, typical mushroom scent.
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Poplar velvet shank
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Attributes of Poplar velvet shank
Cap Diameter
1 - 7 cm
Height
2 - 12 cm
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Faint, typical mushroom scent.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods, Wood of Living Trees
You can find Poplar velvet shank by these plants:
Quaking aspen, Narrowleaf cottonwood, Populus, European aspen, Willows
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
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Habitat of Poplar velvet shank
Poplar velvet shank thrives on the stumps, logs, roots, and living wood of poplar trees, favoring environments where these trees are abundant.
