Hygrophorus persoonii is a member of the Hygrophoraceae family, recognized for its distinctive gilled fungi. It thrives in different types of woodland environments. Its appearance is notable for the contrast between its slimy cap and dry stalk. This mushroom is an interesting study subject due to its unique ecological role in forest ecosystems, where it forms symbiotic relationships with various plant roots.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 9 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Hygrophorus persoonii
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Attributes of Hygrophorus persoonii
Cap Diameter
2 - 9 cm
Height
7 - 15 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 12 cm across; convex, slightly umbonate; olive brown green; surface smooth, viscid or sticky
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Decurrent to adnate; distant; white
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 5 - 12 cm long, 6 - 20 mm thick; white
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Fibrous; white; unchanging
Ring
On the stem; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Green
Yellow
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Hygrophorus persoonii by these plants:
Spruces, Oaks
Species Status
Quite rare
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Hygrophorus persoonii
Ground, rather calcareous soil, forest
Scientific Classification of Hygrophorus persoonii
