Mycetinis opacus is part of a unique family of fungi characterized by particular growing habits and physical features. Typically found in wooded areas, it thrives on the decay of forest materials. It has a recognizable cap and stem structure and exhibits distinct coloration that reflects its species' traits. Life cycles of mycetinis opacus are like other mushrooms, involving spore dispersion for reproduction.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 15 mm
Odor:
Typically not distinctive, can be unpleasant.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Mycetinis opacus
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Attributes of Mycetinis opacus
Cap Diameter
3 - 15 mm
Height
4 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 15 mm across; convex to flat; light grayish brown to buff to white; with finely granular and shallowly wrinkled
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gills
Attached; distant; whitish; not discoloring
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 6 cm long, 0.5 - 1.5 mm thick; equal; buff to very pale brown; fragile; with finely hairy to minutely velvety
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Velvety
Flesh
Thin; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Typically not distinctive, can be unpleasant.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Gray
White
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Mycetinis opacus by these plants:
European beech, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
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Habitat of Mycetinis opacus
Mycetinis opacus usually occurs on decomposed wood material, often found in mixed hardwood forests, particularly with rhododendrons, hemlocks, and oaks.
