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Swamp beacon

Mitrula paludosa

A species of Mitrula

The mushroom mushroom mushroom (Mitrula paludosa) is a hose mushroom from the family of the Helotiaceae.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 10 mm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy, not particular or strong.

General Info About Swamp beacon

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Attributes of Swamp beacon

Cap Diameter

2 - 10 mm

Height

4 - 5 cm

Cap

Yellow

Cap Surfaces

Smooth

Stem

Stem 4 cm long, 2 - 3 mm thick; whitish to slightly translucent; surface smooth

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Fragile; pale

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy, not particular or strong.

Body Color

Yellow

White

Orange

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Rotting Leaves, Dead Woods, Mosses

You can find Swamp beacon by these plants:

Willows

Occurence Habitats

Bogs

Species Status

Infrequent but widespread

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Swamp beacon

Swamp beacon thrives in wet environments such as bogs, swamps, damp ditches, and shallow lake margins with abundant plant debris.

Distribution Area of Swamp beacon

Europe,northern Asia

Scientific Classification of Swamp beacon

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Tips for Finding Swamp beacon

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Swamp beacon

Waterlogged, nutrient-rich, often acidic substrates.

What are Some Tips for Finding Swamp beacon

Target damp, marshy areas with a high presence of decaying plant material.
Inspect the shallow edges of ponds and lakes where organic matter accumulates.
Focus on areas with sphagnum moss, as swamp beacon often associates with this type of vegetation.
Carefully search through leaf litter and around decomposing twigs and branches on the ground in suitable wet habitats.

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