Laccaria longipes typically features a slender and elongated stem, distinguishing it from its relatives. Found primarily in forested regions, it often emerges from the soil in areas rich in decomposed organic matter. Laccaria longipes plays an important role in forest ecosystems by forming symbiotic relationships with tree roots, aiding in nutrient exchange.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 8 cm
Odor:
Mild, indistinct, faintly earthy
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Laccaria longipes
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Attributes of Laccaria longipes
Cap Diameter
1 - 8 cm
Height
7 - 15 cm
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Ring
Ringless
Odor
Mild, indistinct, faintly earthy
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil, Mosses
You can find Laccaria longipes by these plants:
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
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Habitat of Laccaria longipes
Laccaria longipes typically thrives in moist environments like sphagnum bogs and is often associated with coniferous and hardwood areas.
