Sulphur tuft
A species of Hypholoma Scientific name : Hypholoma fasciculare Genus : Hypholoma
Sulphur tuft, A species of Hypholoma
Scientific name: Hypholoma fasciculare
Genus: Hypholoma
Photo By Jörg Hempel , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0-DE /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
The sulphur tuft grows on rotting wood of all types of trees; it is a particularly efficient decomposer of hardwoods. The mushrooms appear from spring to autumn and are often so tightly packed that they interfere with each other’s shape. This poisonous mushroom can cause temporary paralysis, distorted vision, and stomach pain if consumed.
Colors
Brown
Green
Yellow
Red
Gold
Orange
Habitat
The sulphur tuft mushroom grows in forests of all types. It feeds on stumps, fallen branches, and roots buried just beneath the surface of the forest floor.
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General Info
Toxicity
Sulphur tuft possesses a notably bitter taste and is associated with severe poisonings. Its toxins, referred to as 'Fasciculol', a potentially toxic triterpenoid organic compound, are not extensively studied. Nevertheless, ingestion should be avoided due to potential toxicity. This species is saprobic and is often found in clusters on broad-leaf trees and, less commonly, conifers. While opinions vary on its precise toxicity, the extreme bitterness acts as a natural deterrent, reinforcing the advisory against consumption.
Habitat
The sulphur tuft mushroom grows in forests of all types. It feeds on stumps, fallen branches, and roots buried just beneath the surface of the forest floor.
Growth Form
Saprobic; clustered
Sporocarp Height
4 inches
Cap Diameter
3 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Taste bitter
Spore Print
Purple-brown
Species Status
Widely distributed
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,Central America,northern Africa,northern Asia,Australia,New Zealand
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Photo By Jörg Hempel , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0-DE /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Hymenogastraceae Genus
Hypholoma Species
Sulphur tuft