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Lentinellus micheneri

A species of Lentinellus

Lentinellus micheneri can be identified by its cap which will change color as it ages and may result in multicolored tones. It grows upon deciduous and coniferous wood during the fall and winter in North America.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 6 cm

Odor:

Mild fungal with hints of anise.

General Info About Lentinellus micheneri

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Attributes of Lentinellus micheneri

Cap Diameter

1 - 6 cm

Height

1 - 6 cm

Cap

Cap 1 - 5 cm; convex or cushion-shaped, nearly flat; pinkish brown or paler; moist, smooth; the margin not lined

Cap Shape

Convex, Depressed, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Smooth

Gills

Adnate; nearly distant; whitish to pinkish brown; not bruising

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 5 - 50 mm long, 1 - 3 mm thick; equal; brown; sometimes off-center

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Ribbed

Flesh

Insubstantial; pale brownish

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Creamy buff

Odor

Mild fungal with hints of anise.

Body Color

Brown

Red

Pink

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Lentinellus micheneri

On fallen wood of hardwoods or conifers, or terrestrial in woody debris.

Scientific Classification of Lentinellus micheneri

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Russulales

Family

Auriscalpiaceae

Genus

Lentinellus

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Tips for Finding Lentinellus micheneri

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What are Some Tips for Finding Lentinellus micheneri

Search in areas with abundant fallen logs and branches from hardwood and coniferous trees.
Look for small clusters or scattered groups of lentinellus micheneri, rather than individual mushrooms.
Inspect areas where woody debris has accumulated, such as forest floors with plenty of organic material.
Explore habitats that are well-shaded and moist, which are conducive environments for lentinellus micheneri.
Gently move aside leaf litter and smaller debris to reveal hidden clusters of lentinellus micheneri.

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