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Hypholoma acutum

A species of Hypholoma

The hypholoma acutum (Hypholoma acutum) grows gregariously on rotting stumps and logs of deciduous trees. It is incredibly toxic, and you should never handle or consume one. Serious health issues may occur! It may be hard to spot one in the wild unless you're in New Zealand. This unique mushroom grows nowhere other than on the main island.

Cap Diameter:

2.5 - 3 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Hypholoma acutum

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Attributes of Hypholoma acutum

Cap Diameter

2.5 - 3 cm

Height

2 - 5 cm

Cap

Cap 2.5 - 3 cm across; pale golden yellow

Gills

Adnate; crowded; yellowish, cinnamon

Stem

Stem 2.5 cm long, 1 mm thick; slender; yellowish-white

Flesh

Thin; yellow

Spore Print Color

Brown

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

White

Growth Form

Clustered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On wood

Species Status

Not uncommon

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Hypholoma acutum

Hypholoma acutum can be found in both coniferous and deciduous forests, but also in semi-urban and urban settings such as parks and gardens. It grows on decaying wood - old stumps, rotting logs, fallen branches, woodchips, and all kinds of woody debris.

Scientific Classification of Hypholoma acutum

Phylum

Club fungi