Lyophyllum fumosum typically grows in clusters in forests and woodland areas. It has a greyish-brown cap with gills underneath that are white to light grey in color. The stem of lyophyllum fumosum is also grey-brown and may feature fine white fibers. This mushroom usually appears in late summer to fall and plays an important role in recycling forest matter.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 13 cm
Odor:
Mildly mealy, not particularly distinctive.
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Tips for Finding
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General Info About Lyophyllum fumosum
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Attributes of Lyophyllum fumosum
Cap Diameter
2 - 13 cm
Height
3 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 13 cm across; convex to flat or broadly bell-shaped; dark grayish brown to brown or yellowish brown; with fibers
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Broadly adnate, notch, decurrent; close; whitish to cream or faintly grayish
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 3 - 10 cm long, 2 cm thick; equal; whitish, brownish; surface smooth
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Firm; white; unchanging on exposure
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mealy, not particularly distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Gray
White
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Lyophyllum fumosum by these plants:
Oaks, Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Lyophyllum fumosum
Lyophyllum fumosum is saprobic, commonly found in dense clusters in areas with disturbed soil such as roadbeds, paths, and landscaping areas. It can also be found alone or scattered in woodland environments.
