Ridged tooth is a fascinating fungus known for its distinctive features. It boasts a cap with a Unique surface texture reminiscent of wrinkles or ridges. The color palette of ridged tooth varies and can include shades that evolve with age. These mushrooms typically thrive in forest environments, forming mutually beneficial relationships with certain tree roots. Ridged tooth's presence is an indicator of the ecological health of its habitat.
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Ridged tooth
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Attributes of Ridged tooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Dull brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On wood, Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Ridged tooth by these plants:
Spruces, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
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Habitat of Ridged tooth
Ridged tooth is commonly found in dense conifer forest duff, preferring mixed woodland environments, often under the debris of a pine-rich forest floor or occasionally beneath broadleaf trees.
