Hemipholiota heteroclita is a unique species within its family, noteworthy for its distinct appearance. Typically growing in clusters or individually, these mushrooms feature caps that can change shape depending on their maturity. They have gills underneath the cap and are known to thrive on decomposing organic matter, playing a role in nutrient cycling in their ecosystems.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 15 cm
Odor:
Noticeably floral, reminiscent of certain fragrant gills.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Hemipholiota heteroclita
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Attributes of Hemipholiota heteroclita
Cap Diameter
3 - 15 cm
Height
2 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 15 cm across; hemispherical to convex; light yellow to ocher yellow, brown; with scales
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Adnate; dense; pale red, yellow, brownish
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 4 - 15 cm long, 5 - 30 mm thick; cylindrical; white, pale yellow, brownish; with scales
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Flesh
Fleshy; white
Ring
On the stem; fibrous; white to brownish
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Rusty brown
Odor
Noticeably floral, reminiscent of certain fragrant gills.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Hemipholiota heteroclita by these plants:
Black alder
Species Status
Very rare
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Hemipholiota heteroclita
Deciduous and mixed forests
Scientific Classification of Hemipholiota heteroclita
