Geoglossum cookeanum is a unique fungus characterized by its dark, earthy tones and tongue-like appearance. Residing in damp, forested habitats, it is often discovered among moss or decaying wood. Seasonally, it emerges during cooler periods, favoring the wet, shadowy conditions beneath the forest canopy. As a notable member of its family, it adds intriguing diversity to the fungal community.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 25 mm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Geoglossum cookeanum
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Attributes of Geoglossum cookeanum
Cap Diameter
3 - 25 mm
Height
3 - 7 cm
Cap
3 - 25 mm wide; club-like; black; finely scurfy
Stem
Stem typically 3 - 7 cm tall; cylindrical; black; finely scurfy
Flesh
Soft and fragile
Spore Print Color
Black
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Black
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Mosses
You can find Geoglossum cookeanum by these plants:
Willows
Occurence Habitats
Meadows
Species Status
Fairly common
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Geoglossum cookeanum
On the ground in unimproved grassland and in mossy dune slacks
