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Bleeding blue tooth

Hydnellum cyanopodium

A species of Hydnellum

Bleeding blue tooth stands out in the forest with its unique appearance. The cap exudes a striking blue liquid, resembling drops of ink, which captivates onlookers. Its fruiting bodies form from late summer to fall, and it establishes a symbiotic relationship with coniferous trees, thriving on the forest floor among the pine needles and decaying wood.

Cap Diameter:

4 - 8 cm

Odor:

Strong, disagreeable

General Info About Bleeding blue tooth

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Attributes of Bleeding blue tooth

Cap Diameter

4 - 8 cm

Height

2 - 5 cm

Cap

Cap 4 - 8 cm across; irregularly shaped; dark blue-wine red to lavender; surface rough, with small hard points and ridges

Stem

Stem 2 - 5 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; deep bluish-black

Flesh

Woody or cork-like

Spore Print Color

Brown

Odor

Strong, disagreeable

Body Color

Black

Green

Gray

Blue

Purple

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil, Wood of Living Trees

You can find Bleeding blue tooth by these plants:

Spruces, Pines, Firs

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Least Concern

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Habitat of Bleeding blue tooth

Open understory of mature to old growth, mossy forests on the immediate coast

Scientific Classification of Bleeding blue tooth

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Thelephorales

Family

Bankeraceae

Genus

Hydnellum

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Bleeding blue tooth

Rich, moist, and acidic from decaying spruce materials.

What are Some Tips for Finding Bleeding blue tooth

Look for bleeding blue tooth near the base of Sitka spruce trees as these are their preferred hosts.
Target mature or old-growth coastal forests where Sitka spruce is prominent.
Search for them in areas with abundant spruce tree debris, such as fallen needles and wood.
Inspect the ground for bleeding blue tooth's unique fruiting bodies especially in shaded areas under spruce canopies.
Maintain a frequent exploratory schedule, as bleeding blue tooth can be elusive and sporadically present.

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