Fused tooth is a distinct fungus found on the forest floor, typically near conifer trees. Its cap is often brown with a velvet-like texture, and it features a unique spore-bearing structure resembling teeth rather than gills or pores. This mushroom is integral to its ecosystem, aiding in the decomposition of organic matter and wood.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 13 cm
Odor:
Fragrant, reminiscent of curry or maple syrup.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Fused tooth
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Attributes of Fused tooth
Cap Diameter
3 - 13 cm
Height
1 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 13 cm across; planoconvex to flat; tan to brown; with velvety, or roughened; turns dark brown to blackish when bruised
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Velvety
Stem
Stem 1 - 4.5 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; tan to brown; surface smooth or finely velvety
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Whitish to pale grayish or brownish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Fragrant, reminiscent of curry or maple syrup.
Body Color
Brown
Black
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Fused tooth by these plants:
Spruces, Pines, Oaks, European beech
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Fused tooth
Fused tooth often thrives in woodland settings, associating with both hardwoods and conifers, and can be found growing individually or in groups.
