Neolentinus cyathiformis is a distinctive fungus from the 'Polyporaceae' family, commonly found growing on wood. It features a unique cup-like shape with notable radial grooves on its surface. The mushroom possesses a firm texture and a color palette that ranges from earthy browns to subtle greys, often developing a woody consistency as it matures.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 13 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Neolentinus cyathiformis
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Attributes of Neolentinus cyathiformis
Cap Diameter
5 - 13 cm
Cap
Cap 8 - 15 cm in diameter; initially convex, then concave or funnel-shaped; buffy-cream or reddish-brown, lighter along the edge; dry, with small rusty-brownish scales
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
5-10 x 1-1.5 cm; cylindrical, solid, often eccentric; of the same color and texture with a hat
Flesh
Dense; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
You can find Neolentinus cyathiformis by these plants:
Willows
Species Status
Rare
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Neolentinus cyathiformis
Dead trunks of Populus and Salix
Scientific Classification of Neolentinus cyathiformis
