Leccinellum albellum is a widely distributed forest mushroom that forms a symbiotic relationship with oak (or possibly other deciduous trees). When the mushroom is still young, the stem is covered in white scabers that eventually darken. Its cap also becomes cracked as the mushroom ages.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 7 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Leccinellum albellum
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Attributes of Leccinellum albellum
Cap Diameter
3 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 7 cm; convex; pale brownish to nearly white
Stem
Stem 5 - 9 cm long; 7 - 12 mm thick; equal, or with a slightly tapering apex; whitish to pale grayish
Flesh
White to pale yellowish; not staining on exposure
Spore Print Color
Olive brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Leccinellum albellum by these plants:
