Rooting poison pie is distinguished by its preference for growing in rich, often disturbed soils. Typically found in woodland settings, rooting poison pie possesses a stem with a bulbous base and bears spore prints in an earthy brown tone. The cap is characterized by a sticky surface when wet, contributing to its noticeable field identification.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 13 cm
Odor:
Intense almond-like fragrance.
In This Article
Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Rooting poison pie
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Attributes of Rooting poison pie
Cap Diameter
4 - 13 cm
Height
15 - 30 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 10 cm across; convex to flat; cream to pale buff; surface smooth; with scales
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Adnate; crowded; cream to tobacco brown
Gill Attachment
Free to Attached
Stem
Stem 8 - 18 cm long, 1.3 - 2.5 cm thick; taproot-like; whitish; surface smooth, with fleecy scale
