Oak-loving collybia
A species of Gymnopus, Also known as Oak collybia, June mushroom Scientific name : Gymnopus dryophilus Genus : Gymnopus
Oak-loving collybia, A species of Gymnopus
Also known as:
Oak collybia, June mushroom
Scientific name: Gymnopus dryophilus
Genus: Gymnopus
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Description
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.”
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Red
White
Orange
Habitat
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.
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General Info
Habitat
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.
Growth Form
Saprobic; solitary, scattered, gregarious, clustered
Sporocarp Height
3 inches
Cap Diameter
2.5 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,North Africa,Central America,Northern Asia
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Marasmiaceae Genus
Gymnopus Species
Oak-loving collybia