Red-brown slimy stem limacella is known and named for its firm red-brown caps as well as its stem, which is always covered in a distinctive brownish-red slime. Removing the slime reveals that the stem is white. Red-brown slimy stem limacella thrives in conifer and hardwood forests growing in needle and leaf debris.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 4 cm
Odor:
Mildly mealy, slightly farinaceous.
In This Article
Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Red-brown slimy stem limacella
Instantly identify mushrooms with a snap
Snap a photo for instant mushroom ID and risk assessment, gaining quick insights on edible guidelines, toxicity, medical value, habitat, culture, and foraging techniques, etc.
Download the App for Free
Attributes of Red-brown slimy stem limacella
Cap Diameter
2 - 4 cm
Height
6 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 4 cm across; convex, with a broad central bump; brown
Cap Shape
Convex, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Free, attached; close; white
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 6 - 8 cm long, 1 cm thick; reddish brown, whitish; fairly smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mealy, slightly farinaceous.
Body Color
Brown
Red
White
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal, Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
AI mushroom expert in your pocket
Habitat of Red-brown slimy stem limacella
Red-brown slimy stem limacella can be found in diverse forest settings, thriving under hardwood and conifer trees, and it prefers a solitary or scattered growth pattern.
Scientific Classification of Red-brown slimy stem limacella
