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Phaeocollybia olivacea

A species of Phaeocollybia

Phaeocollybia olivacea has a unique charm with its cap often displaying earthy olive tones and a texture that may remind one of soft velvet. It typically grows during the cooler months and prefers the company of trees, thriving in the forest leaf litter. With a standout feature being its long, slender stem, phaeocollybia olivacea commands an elegant presence amidst the underbrush.

Cap Diameter:

4 - 10 cm

Odor:

Odor of raw cucumbers

General Info About Phaeocollybia olivacea

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Attributes of Phaeocollybia olivacea

Cap Diameter

4 - 10 cm

Height

5 - 20 cm

Cap

Cap 4 - 10 cm across; umbonate; pale brown to olive-brown

Gills

Free; pale tan to rusty brown

Stem

Stem 8 - 20 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; equal; off-white

Spore Print Color

Brown

Odor

Odor of raw cucumbers

Body Color

Brown

Green

Yellow

White

Growth Form

Gregarious, Clustered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil

Occurence Habitats

Mixed Woodland

Species Status

Common in the Klamath Range, rare in the Sierra Nevada.

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Phaeocollybia olivacea

Phaeocollybia olivacea thrive in environments combining hardwoods and conifers, often where these trees grow together.

Scientific Classification of Phaeocollybia olivacea

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Cortinariaceae

Genus

Phaeocollybia

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Tips for Finding Phaeocollybia olivacea

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Phaeocollybia olivacea

Rich, well-drained, and moist soil.

What are Some Tips for Finding Phaeocollybia olivacea

Seek out mixed woods where conifers and hardwoods are present together.
Focus on well-drained areas within these forests that may have accumulated organic material.
Inspect the ground closely in clusters or groups rather than individual, isolated spots.
Gently move aside leaf litter to reveal hidden specimens of phaeocollybia olivacea.
Use a handheld GPS or mapping app to mark locations where phaeocollybia olivacea is found for future exploration.

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