Home > Green earth tongues

Green earth tongues

Microglossum viride

A species of Microglossum

The Green Stem Tongue (Microglossum viride, syn. Geoglossum viride and Leptoglossum viride) is a fungus from the family of Erdzungsverwandten. It is sometimes referred to as Green Earth tongue, although actually the representatives of the genus Geoglossum are called Erdzungen.

Odor:

Odorless or not distinctive.

General Info About Green earth tongues

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 Green earth tongues

Height

1 - 2.5 cm

Cap

6-26 mm high, 1-6 mm across; cylindric, flattened; bright to dull green; bald

Stem

9-21 mm long; 1-3 mm wide

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Scaly

Flesh

Whitish to greenish

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Odorless or not distinctive.

Body Color

Green

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil, Mosses, Leaf or Needle Litter

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland

Species Status

Not common

Endangered Species

Yes

AI mushroom expert in your pocket

Habitat of Green earth tongues

Green earth tongues thrives in mossy areas within hardwood and mixed hardwood-conifer forests, often found growing gregariously.

Scientific Classification of Green earth tongues

Phylum

Class

Order

Family

Genus

Similar Species to Green earth tongues

Unlocking the Secrets of Identifying Many Types of Mushroom

Master the Art of Distinguishing Mushroom Varieties with Expert Tips.

Download the App for Free

Tips for Finding Green earth tongues

Your Ultimate Guide to Understanding Mushrooms

Explore the Ins and Outs of Mushroom Hunting: Timing, Optimal Soil Conditions, and More Tips!

Download the App for Free

What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Green earth tongues

Prefers moist, moss-covered soil or duff.

What are Some Tips for Finding Green earth tongues

Check mossy patches in hardwood and mixed woods regularly.
Inspect areas with plenty of leaf litter or downed woody debris.
Search for green earth tongues at the base of trees, where moss tends to accumulate.
Look closely, as green earth tongues are small and may blend in with the moss.
Gently move aside moss and leaf litter to uncover hidden specimens of green earth tongues.