The gymnopus villosipes (Gymnopus villosipes) is native to California's sandy forest floors; however, it has found its way across the Pacific Ocean to Australia. They are now flourishing under pines in both places. The slender stem can commonly lean and topple over under the weight of this mushroom's wide cap.
Cap Diameter:
1.5 - 3 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Gymnopus villosipes
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Attributes of Gymnopus villosipes
Cap Diameter
1.5 - 3 cm
Height
2 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 1.5 - 3 cm broad; convex, expanding to nearly plane, ; dark-brown fading to dingy tan; smooth; margin incurved
Gills
Adnexed, free; close; greyish-brown to buff
Stem
2 - 5 cm tall, 1 - 3 mm thick; round; medium brown when fresh and moist; dry:dingy-buff at the apex, greyish-brown at the base
Flesh
Thin; pallid
Spore Print Color
Whitish
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
The Gymnopus villosipes occurs in various habitats, including both forests and landscaping areas. It grows under conifers, on decaying wood, needle duff, wood chips, leaf litter, or in lignin-rich humus.
