One of the distinguishing characteristics of the blue Tooth fungus is its unpleasant, mealy odor. Named after the distinctive blue color of its fruit body, Blue Tooth loses its coloration as it ages. The fungus contains several pigments which can be used for dyeing wool and other fabrics.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 15 cm
Odor:
Slightly flour-like fragrance.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Blue Tooth
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Attributes of Blue Tooth
Cap Diameter
3 - 15 cm
Height
3 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 15 cm across; top-shaped to convex, flat; white to pale yellowish, brownish; velvety and lumpy
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Velvety
Stem
Stem 2 - 5 cm long, 1 - 3 cm thick; cylindric, slightly swollen base; orange-brown
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Tough but pliant; whitish to orangish or brownish, slightly bluish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Slightly flour-like fragrance.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
White
Orange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Blue Tooth by these plants:
Pines, Spruces, Firs
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Blue Tooth
Blue Tooth typically resides in coniferous forests and can also be found in hardwood areas with oak presence.
