Coppery pax
A species of Rollrims Scientific name : Paxillus cuprinus Genus : Rollrims
Coppery pax, A species of Rollrims
Scientific name: Paxillus cuprinus
Genus: Rollrims
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Description
The coppery pax is a recently described and classified species, so the info on this mushroom is quite sparse. Its edibility is unknown, but many species of the Paxillus genus are not good for eating and at least one species can be very poisonous.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Red
White
Pink
Habitat
The coppery pax can be found in forests and it's primarily associated with birch. Its fruitbodies will be found on the ground in the vicinity of its host tree, with which it exchanges essential nutrients in a symbiotic relationship. This species is also capable of feeding on dead wood.
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General Info
Habitat
The coppery pax can be found in forests and it's primarily associated with birch. Its fruitbodies will be found on the ground in the vicinity of its host tree, with which it exchanges essential nutrients in a symbiotic relationship. This species is also capable of feeding on dead wood.
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal
Sporocarp Height
100 mm
Cap Diameter
3-25 cm
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Spore Print
Brown
Species Status
Common
How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Boletes and allies Family
Paxillaceae Genus
Rollrims Species
Coppery pax