Gymnopus subpruinosus is a small brownish mushroom that acts as a wood debris decomposer — breaking down decaying organic matter to provide nutrients for itself. It belongs to the genus of Gymnopus that has a cosmopolitan distribution, meaning, it is found distributed worldwide. Compared to a often confused relative (Gymnopus villosipes), the gymnopus subpruinosus can be distinguished by it's thinner stripe in comparison to its cap.
Cap Diameter:
1.5 - 4 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Gymnopus subpruinosus
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Attributes of Gymnopus subpruinosus
Cap Diameter
1.5 - 4 cm
Height
2 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 1.5 - 4 cm across; convex to nearly plane; brown; surface striate-rugulose; margin decurved
Gills
Adnate to adnexed; subdistant, relatively narrow; dingy-buff
Stem
Stem 2 - 5 cm long, 1 - 3 mm thick; straight; cream-buff, dark-brown; surface longitudinally striate
Flesh
Flesh 1 - 2 mm thick; cream-buff; unchanging or sometimes reddish where cut or bruised
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
Purple
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Gymnopus subpruinosus
Humus-rich soils, woody debris and logs
Scientific Classification of Gymnopus subpruinosus
