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Oak-loving collybia

Gymnopus dryophilus

A species of Gymnopus, Also known as Oak collybia, June mushroom

The oak-loving collybia mushroom is found in temperate climates around the world, often underneath oak trees. They are tough and not considered edible. The scientific name, Gymnopus dryophilus, comes from Greek words that roughly translate to “barefooted lover of oak leaves.”

Cap Diameter:

2 - 8 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Oak-loving collybia

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Attributes of Oak-loving collybia

Cap Diameter

2 - 8 cm

Height

2 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 1 - 8 cm across; convex to flat; pale russet-orange, cream, orcher; surface smooth

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Smooth

Gills

Adnate, free; crowded; whitish

Gill Attachment

Notched

Stem

Stem 1 - 10 cm long, 2 - 7 mm thick; whitish, light buff; quite tough; surface smooth

Stem Shapes

Club Shaped

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Thin; whitish

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Red

White

Orange

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter

You can find Oak-loving collybia by these plants:

Coast live oak, Eastern white pine, Oaks, European beech

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Oak-loving collybia

Oak-loving collybia mushrooms can be found under trees of all types, in woodlands or parks. They feed on leaf litter and twigs across the forest floor.

Distribution Area of Oak-loving collybia

North America,Europe,North Africa,Central America,Northern Asia

Scientific Classification of Oak-loving collybia

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Marasmiaceae

Genus

Gymnopus

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Tips for Finding Oak-loving collybia

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Oak-loving collybia

Prefers well-decomposed organic material.

What are Some Tips for Finding Oak-loving collybia

Search in mixed or hardwood forests, especially with an abundance of oak trees.
Look for oak-loving collybia in areas with plenty of fallen leaves and twigs on the ground.
Inspect locations where natural forest litter accumulates.
Explore loosely clustered areas rather than densely packed regions of the forest.
Check both low ground cover and slightly elevated areas such as fallen logs.