The caps of the golden-gilled gerronema (Gerronema strombodes) can be found flourishing on the forest floors of the Eastern United States, easy to spot because of their brilliant color. When you see one, you'll likely see many, as they tend to grow in groups, making them look even more impressive en masse. They will only grow on already decaying wood.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 11 cm
Odor:
Mild, indistinct mushroom scent.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Golden-gilled gerronema
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Attributes of Golden-gilled gerronema
Cap Diameter
2 - 11 cm
Height
3 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 11 cm across; planoconvex; brown, yellow; margin not lined, incurved, wavy
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Running down; distant; pale to dark yellow
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
Stem 3 - 10 cm long, 2 - 8 mm thick; tapered at base, flared at the apex; white to dull yellow
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Thin; whitish to yellowish; unchanging when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, indistinct mushroom scent.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
The golden-gilled gerronema can be found in forests and wooded areas, but its habitat is commonly associated with deciduous trees. It grows on deadwood, stumps, fallen logs, branches, or buried wood.
Scientific Classification of Golden-gilled gerronema
