Hypholoma dispersum belongs to a family of fungi characterized by their gilled mushrooms. These fungi typically prefer wood as their substrate, often found in forested areas with decaying wood. They have a distinct appearance, with fruiting bodies that emerge in clusters. Hypholoma dispersum plays an ecological role in the decomposition process, contributing to nutrient cycles in their habitats.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 4 cm
Odor:
Pleasant, mildly mushroomy.
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General Info About Hypholoma dispersum
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Attributes of Hypholoma dispersum
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
6 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 4 cm across; conical to campanulate to convex; fawn orange, olive, ocher; margin smooth, with veil remains
Gills
Adnate; crowded; cream to olive to purplish brown
Stem
Stem 6 - 12 cm long, 2 - 5 mm thick; slender, slightly widened towards the base; yellowish, brown, reddish; flexible, brittle
Flesh
Thin
Spore Print Color
Purple brown
Odor
Pleasant, mildly mushroomy.
Body Color
Brown
Green
Yellow
Red
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Species Status
Occasional
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Hypholoma dispersum
Humus and woody debris under conifers, wood chips, sawdust
