Lentinus substrictus belongs to a family known for contributing to the decomposition of wood, thereby playing an essential role in forest ecosystems. This mushroom is typically found growing on wood and is recognized by certain key features, including its shape and the pores beneath its cap. Its presence is often a marker of its role in the natural recycling of nutrients through the process of breaking down dead trees and logs.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 12 cm
Odor:
Pleasant, mildly earthy aroma.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Lentinus substrictus
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Attributes of Lentinus substrictus
Cap Diameter
3 - 12 cm
Height
1 - 6 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 8 cm across; convex to flat; brown, cream; surface smooth, or finely felted to scaly
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Velvety
Stem
Stem 2 - 5 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; cylindrical; brown; felted
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Elastic, leathery; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Pleasant, mildly earthy aroma.
Body Color
Brown
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Lentinus substrictus by these plants:
