Wood woollyfoot
A species of Gymnopus Scientific name : Gymnopus peronatus Genus : Gymnopus
Wood woollyfoot, A species of Gymnopus
Scientific name: Gymnopus peronatus
Genus: Gymnopus
Photo By Holger Krisp , used under CC-BY-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
Wood woollyfoot is an abundant mushroom in some contexts, preferring to grow on leaf litter under hardwood trees. As hinted by its name, this mushroom has distinctive white hairs covering the lower half of its stem. Wood woollyfoot is persistent and can rehydrate even after drying up.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Red
Habitat
The wood woollyfoot can be found in mixed forests, as well as in hedgerows, and under bracken on heathland. This mushroom tends to grow in leaf litter, conifer needles, and other kinds of woody debris, feeding on decomposing organic material.
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General Info
Habitat
The wood woollyfoot can be found in mixed forests, as well as in hedgerows, and under bracken on heathland. This mushroom tends to grow in leaf litter, conifer needles, and other kinds of woody debris, feeding on decomposing organic material.
Growth Form
Parasitic; clustered
Sporocarp Height
3 inches
Cap Diameter
2.5 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Smell
Taste very peppery
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widespread and common
Distribution Area
Western North America,Europe,North Africa,northern Asia
How to identify it?
Photo By Holger Krisp , used under CC-BY-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Marasmiaceae Genus
Gymnopus Species
Wood woollyfoot