Sheathed woodtuft
A species of Kuehneromyces, Also known as Two-toned Pholiota Scientific name : Kuehneromyces mutabilis Genus : Kuehneromyces
Sheathed woodtuft, A species of Kuehneromyces
Also known as:
Two-toned Pholiota
Scientific name: Kuehneromyces mutabilis
Genus: Kuehneromyces
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Description
The sheathed woodtuft (Kuehneromyces mutabilis) is a fairly distinctive species that can be found growing in clusters on dead or dying wood in temperate areas across the world. This mushroom's cap has the unusual trait of being highly hygrophanous - this means that its color changes significantly with changes in moisture level. In the case of the sheathed woodtuft, moist individuals are deep orange brown while dry individuals are a lighter brown or buff color.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
White
Orange
Habitat
The sheathed woodtuft is a woodland mushroom that is commonly associated with broadleaf deciduous trees, particularly birch. It grows on stumps, fallen logs, rotting branches, and buried wood.
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General Info
Habitat
The sheathed woodtuft is a woodland mushroom that is commonly associated with broadleaf deciduous trees, particularly birch. It grows on stumps, fallen logs, rotting branches, and buried wood.
Growth Form
Saprobic; clustered
Sporocarp Height
4 inches
Cap Diameter
3 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
Brown to cinnamon brown
Species Status
Least Concern
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,Africa,northern Asia,Australia,New Zealand
How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Strophariaceae Genus
Kuehneromyces Species
Sheathed woodtuft 
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