Olive earthtongue is a distinctive fungus characterized by its small, dark, tongue-shaped fruiting bodies rising from the soil. Found in deciduous and coniferous forests, particularly favoring moist, well-drained areas, it flourishes in the cool seasons. This species is integral to the ecosystem, playing a role in the decomposition of leaf litter and contributing to soil health.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 5 mm
Odor:
Mild, nondescript with no significant characteristic.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Olive earthtongue
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Attributes of Olive earthtongue
Cap Diameter
2 - 5 mm
Height
2 - 8 cm
Cap
2 - 5 mm wide; cylindric to club-shaped, sometimes becoming somewhat flattened, grooved, or irregular; dull yellow to yellowish brown; bald
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Stem
Stem cylindric; sometimes glossy olive to brown, or occasionally blue-green; bald, smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Brownish to yellowish; unchanging when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, nondescript with no significant characteristic.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Mosses
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Meadows
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Olive earthtongue
Olive earthtongue is often found in mossy woodlands, thriving under hardwoods and in moss-rich, unimproved grassland areas.
