Lentinellus flabelliformis is part of a unique family of fungi characterized by its distinct fan-shaped caps. This mushroom grows on wood, often forming in small groups. It has a fibrous texture and displays colors that range from beige to brown. Lentinellus flabelliformis also exhibits notable radial lines on its cap, which contribute to its flared appearance.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 5 cm
Odor:
Slightly aromatic, not distinctive.
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Common Questions
General Info About Lentinellus flabelliformis
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Attributes of Lentinellus flabelliformis
Cap Diameter
2 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 5 cm; convex to nearly flat, center of disc depressed in age; brownish or pinkish; hygrophanous, smooth
Gills
Decurrent; close to subdistant; clay to vinaceous buff
Stem
Stem usually absent or if present short, less than 1.5 cm; eccentric to lateral; colored as cap or paler; smooth to subglabrous
Flesh
Thin; pliant and tough; whitish, sometimes dark brown
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Slightly aromatic, not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Pink
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Lentinellus flabelliformis by these plants:
Spruces, Firs, Pines
Endangered Species
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Habitat of Lentinellus flabelliformis
On hardwoods and conifers
Scientific Classification of Lentinellus flabelliformis
