Clustered toughshank
A species of Gymnopus Scientific name : Gymnopus confluens Genus : Gymnopus
Clustered toughshank, A species of Gymnopus
Scientific name: Gymnopus confluens
Genus: Gymnopus
Description
Clustered toughshank has a gregarious nature, often growing in clumps or fairy ring formations. This mushroom also associates with a variety of trees, though it has a slight preference for hardwoods. However, more interesting than the gregarious nature of this mushroom is its ability to become a mushroom zombie. Similar to other mushrooms, clustered toughshank dries up without access to moisture. However, this mushroom has the ability to revive with rainy weather.
Colors
Brown
Red
Bronze
Pink
Habitat
The clustered toughshank can be found in all kinds of forest settings. Although it may appear like it's growing from the soil or grass, this species is actually a saprobic - it feeds on rotting organic material such as buried, well-rotted wood, humus-rich soil, or leaf and needle litter.
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General Info
Habitat
The clustered toughshank can be found in all kinds of forest settings. Although it may appear like it's growing from the soil or grass, this species is actually a saprobic - it feeds on rotting organic material such as buried, well-rotted wood, humus-rich soil, or leaf and needle litter.
Growth Form
Saprobic; clustered, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
5–10 cm
Cap Diameter
1-6 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed
How to identify it?
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Marasmiaceae Genus
Gymnopus Species
Clustered toughshank