Conifer tuft
A species of Hypholoma, Also known as Smoky-gilled hypholoma Scientific name : Hypholoma capnoides Genus : Hypholoma
Conifer tuft, A species of Hypholoma
Also known as:
Smoky-gilled hypholoma
Scientific name: Hypholoma capnoides
Genus: Hypholoma
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Description
As its common name implies, the conifer tuft grows on dead conifers, either singly or in groups. It can be found around the northern hemisphere in the autumn season. Take care to distinguish this species from the highly toxic Sulphur Tuft. Inspect the gills closely; those of the conifer tuft are pale grey, and never green.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Orange
Habitat
The conifer tuft is a woodland mushroom associated with conifers, especially pines and Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii). The mushroom grows on dead or decaying wood, on stumps, logs, buried wood, or exposed roots of a conifer.
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Toxicity
Generally considered poor-quality for eating, foraging for the conifer tuft is not recommended. Inexperienced mushroom hunters can easily mistake the conifer tuft for some other small-sized mushrooms that are poisonous. Some of its poisonous lookalikes are Hypholoma fasciculare (the sulphur tuft) and Galerina marginata (the funeral bell).
Edibility
Conifer tuft is reported to be edible and has a mild flavor. However, this mushroom is incredibly small and hard to find, giving it little culinary value. Furthermore, this mushroom can easily be confused with other mushrooms such as Sulfur Tuft, Funeral Bell, and Brick Caps, all of which are incredibly toxic.
Habitat
The conifer tuft is a woodland mushroom associated with conifers, especially pines and Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii). The mushroom grows on dead or decaying wood, on stumps, logs, buried wood, or exposed roots of a conifer.
Growth Form
Saprobic; clustered, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
9 cm
Cap Diameter
2-6 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
Purple brown
Species Status
Least Concern
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Hymenogastraceae Genus
Hypholoma Species
Conifer tuft 
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