The cap of montagnea arenaria (Montagnea arenaria) has tough skin that acts as a shield to protect its dark spores until they are mature. Although the cap is rigid, it is commonly found looking tattered and weather-worn, almost fringe-like. Unlike many other mushrooms, they thrive in arid areas and are seen in deserts and other places with very little rainfall.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 6 cm
Odor:
Mildly earthy, non-distinctive scent.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Montagnea arenaria
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Attributes of Montagnea arenaria
Cap Diameter
1 - 6 cm
Height
6 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 3.5 cm across; flat; dull brown; margins irregular
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Free; black
Stem
Stem 8 - 30 cm long, 2 - 25 mm thick; pale brownish; woody-tough; shaggy
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
White
Volva
Brownish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Black
Odor
Mildly earthy, non-distinctive scent.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Montagnea arenaria can be found in arid areas such as deserts and desert-like habitats, savannahs, sandy grasslands, and riverbanks. It grows on the ground in the sand or sandy soil.
Distribution Area of Montagnea arenaria
Southern North America,continental Europe,Africa,Central and South America,Asia,Australia
