Gristly domecap is typically recognized by its cap, which has a rough texture and appears fibrous or scaly. The cap generally has a dome shape, sometimes flattening with age. Gristly domecap often grows in groups and is found in forest settings, particularly associating with broadleaved trees. Its presence is a common sight in certain wooded areas, depending on the season and climate.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 10 cm
Odor:
Mild mustiness with a hint of sweetness.
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Common Questions
General Info About Gristly domecap
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Attributes of Gristly domecap
Cap Diameter
5 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 10 cm in diameter; convex; greenish brown; with shiny cuticle when dry, slimy and viscous when wet
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Adnate; very close; white or yellowish
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 6 - 12 cm in length, 1 - 3 cm in diameter; cylindrical; white or slightly brownish; floury at the top
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Flesh
Consistent; tenacious; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild mustiness with a hint of sweetness.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Gristly domecap by these plants:
Spruces, Lindens
Species Status
Relatively common
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Gristly domecap
Hardwood forests or pastures, on the side of roads
