Laccaria ohiensis belongs to a family known for its mutual relationships with plant roots, enhancing nutrient uptake for its partners. It typically has a small, bright cap and slender stem. Found in woodlands, laccaria ohiensis contributes to forest ecology by decomposing organic matter, playing a crucial role in nutrient cycling and soil health.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 3 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Laccaria ohiensis
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Attributes of Laccaria ohiensis
Cap Diameter
1 - 3 cm
Height
2 - 4 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 25 mm across; convex to flat; orangish brown to dull reddish brown to buff; with finely hairy
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Attached; distant; pinkish
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 1.5 - 2.5 cm long, 2 mm thick; equal; orangish brown to dull reddish brown to buff; with finely hairy
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Thin; orangish brown to dull reddish brown to buff
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
White
Orange
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Laccaria ohiensis by these plants:
Oaks, Pines, Spruces, Firs
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Laccaria ohiensis
Laccaria ohiensis are commonly found in environments where hardwood trees are present, displaying a preference for growing in areas that are well-forested.
