Plain earthtongue is notable for its dark, lance-shaped fruiting body, emerging from soil in grasslands or mossy environments. It is particularly adapted to cool and temperate climates. The structure of plain earthtongue is unique, showing a tough, elongated stalk that supports the spore-bearing surface, helping it blend into its surroundings.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 7 mm
Odor:
Faint, earthy, typically indistinct.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Plain earthtongue
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Attributes of Plain earthtongue
Cap Diameter
4 - 7 mm
Height
2 - 6 cm
Cap
4 - 7 mm wide; often flattened and grooved once, longitudinally; black; bald, dry
Stem
Stem 2 - 4 mm wide; black or very dark brown; bald or very finely adorned with scurfy scales, dry
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Thin; black, or whitish in the center
Ring
Ringless
Odor
Faint, earthy, typically indistinct.
Body Color
Brown
Black
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Mosses
You can find Plain earthtongue by these plants:
Pines, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Plain earthtongue
Plain earthtongue thrive in mixed hardwood and conifer forests, preferring areas with abundant moss, on the ground or on mossy logs.
