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Spindleshank toughshank

Gymnopus fusipes

A species of Gymnopus

Spindleshank toughshank is a woodland mushroom that is known to cause rot in oak trees. It prefers dry and sandy growing conditions and is most commonly seen in groups. Spindleshank's most distinctive feature is the spindle-shaped stem for which it is named. This spindle shape only occurs below ground, so it needs to be uprooted to be seen.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 7 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Spindleshank toughshank

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Attributes of Spindleshank toughshank

Cap Diameter

3 - 7 cm

Height

9 - 18 cm

Cap

Cap 3 - 10 cm; convex to shallowly umbonate; dark red-brown; smooth

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat

Gills

Well-spaced; whitish

Gill Attachment

Free

Stem

Stem 15 cm long; often compressed or twisted; pale cap-colored, brownish black toward the base

Stem Shapes

Rooting

Stem Surfaces

Ribbed

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Thin; soon becomes tough with age; whitish

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Red

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Gregarious, Clustered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic, Parasitic

Substrate

Wood of Living Trees, On soil

You can find Spindleshank toughshank by these plants:

Oaks, European beech

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Locally between quite common and quite rare

Endangered Species

How to Identify Spindleshank toughshank

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Habitat of Spindleshank toughshank

Spindleshank toughshank typically grow at the base of hardwood trees, with a preference for oak and beech. They are found in areas with decaying wood material.

Distribution Area of Spindleshank toughshank

Europe,North Africa,northern Asia

Scientific Classification of Spindleshank toughshank

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Marasmiaceae

Genus

Gymnopus

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Tips for Finding Spindleshank toughshank

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Spindleshank toughshank

Well-drained, rich in organic matter.

What are Some Tips for Finding Spindleshank toughshank

Inspect the base of living or dead hardwood trees, particularly oaks and beeches, for visible spindleshank toughshank growth.
Look for decaying wood debris on the forest floor as spindleshank toughshank may be found nearby.
Gently clear away leaf litter at the base of potential host trees to uncover any hidden spindleshank toughshank.
Search for spindleshank toughshank in areas with well-drained soil and a high content of organic matter.
Note any irregularities on the ground, as these mushrooms often cause slight swellings in the soil where they emerge.

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