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Sulcate sunhead
A species of Heliocybe Scientific name : Heliocybe sulcata Genus : Heliocybe
Sulcate sunhead, A species of Heliocybe
Scientific name: Heliocybe sulcata
Genus: Heliocybe
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Description
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Sulcate sunhead is the only species in the genus of Heliocybe. This tiny mushroom loves sunny locations, which is implied from its scientific name, Heliocybe sulcata - the word "h**eliocybe" means "the sun-head". It is coined from the Greek "helios", meaning "the sun", and "cybe" which means "head".
Colors
Brown
White
Habitat
The sulcate sunhead occurs in woods, wooded areas, disturbed sites, and urban settings. It grows on dry, well-decayed deciduous wood, including sun-dried wood, cracked wood, fence posts, and railroad ties.
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General Info
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Habitat
The sulcate sunhead occurs in woods, wooded areas, disturbed sites, and urban settings. It grows on dry, well-decayed deciduous wood, including sun-dried wood, cracked wood, fence posts, and railroad ties.
Growth Form
Saprobic; solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
1.5 inches
Cap Diameter
2 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed
Distribution Area
North America,South America.Possibly introduced in southern Europe(Italy)and South Africa
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How to identify it?
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Similar Species
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Shelf fungi Family
Polyporaceae Genus
Heliocybe Species
Sulcate sunhead