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Snakeskin Brownie

Hypholoma marginatum

A species of Hypholoma

While its variable brown color is not a reliable factor for identification, snakeskin Brownie has a distinctive snakeskin pattern on its cap. This mushroom is a decomposer that most frequently grows on leaf litter, especially pine and other conifer needles.

Cap Diameter:

4 - 9 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Snakeskin Brownie

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Attributes of Snakeskin Brownie

Cap Diameter

4 - 9 cm

Height

5 - 12 cm

Cap

Cap 4 - 9 cm across; convex; variable colors, brick red in the centre; margin is inrolled whenof young; covered with partial veil

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Adnate; crowded; cream, olive, purplish brown

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 5 - 10 cm long and 6 - 15 mm diameter; fibrous; light ochre, reddish-brown

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

brownish

Ring

Faint

Ring

With Ring Zone

Spore Print Color

Purple-brown

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Red

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter, Dead Woods

You can find Snakeskin Brownie by these plants:

Spruces, Firs, Pines

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Locally common

Endangered Species

How to Identify Snakeskin Brownie

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Habitat of Snakeskin Brownie

The snakeskin Brownie is most commonly found in coniferous forests. The mushroom develops its fruitbody on the ground in moss or decaying needle litter. It occasionally appears on dead or decaying wood such as stumps or fallen trunks.

Scientific Classification of Snakeskin Brownie

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Hymenogastraceae

Genus

Hypholoma

Toxicity and Edibility of Snakeskin Brownie

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Is Snakeskin Brownie Toxic?

Snakeskin Brownie may contain dangerous toxins. It's best to stay away from this mushroom.

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Tips for Finding Snakeskin Brownie

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Snakeskin Brownie

Rich in decomposed conifer needles, not specific to pH or texture.

What are Some Tips for Finding Snakeskin Brownie

Search in wooded areas, specifically those with a high presence of coniferous trees such as pine, spruce, or fir.
Inspect the ground for clusters of snakeskin Brownie, especially where conifer needles have accumulated.
Check near the bases of well-rotted conifer stumps or fallen tree trunks for tufted growths.
Look for trooping groups of snakeskin Brownie on the soil, but keep in mind they are often nestled closely together.

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