Hypholoma subericaeum belongs to a fungal family known for producing mushrooms with gilled fruiting bodies. It often grows in clusters on wood, which suggests a preference for woody substrates. Hypholoma subericaeum has a distinctive appearance, with a cap and stem that exhibit characteristic colors and textures, allowing for identification by enthusiasts and experts alike.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 6 cm
Odor:
Mildly earthy and musty with a disagreeable note.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Hypholoma subericaeum
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Attributes of Hypholoma subericaeum
Cap Diameter
1 - 6 cm
Height
2.5 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 50 mm across; conical to umbonate; yellowish-ochre to brownish orange-red; surface smooth; margin with striate
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Gills
Adnate; distant; yellowish grey to purple brown, white
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 2.5 - 10 cm long, 1.5 - 4 mm thick; cylindrical; white to honey yellow
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Fibrous; white, ochre; unchanging
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Dark brown
Odor
Mildly earthy and musty with a disagreeable note.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
Orange
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Hypholoma subericaeum by these plants:
Black alder, Willows
Species Status
Quite rare
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Hypholoma subericaeum
Damp coniferous woods, swamps, ditches
Scientific Classification of Hypholoma subericaeum
