Grey tooth is a distinctive fungus known for its grey, tooth-like spines that hang vertically underneath its cap. These spines help in disseminating spores into the environment. Typically found in coniferous forests, this mushroom forms a symbiotic relationship with tree roots, aiding in nutrient exchange. It often grows scattered or in groups on the forest floor during the cooler months.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 6 cm
Odor:
Mildly spicy with age, generally not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Grey tooth
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Attributes of Grey tooth
Cap Diameter
2 - 6 cm
Cap Shape
Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Velvety, Fibrillose-scaly
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly spicy with age, generally not distinctive.
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Grey tooth by these plants:
Eastern hemlock, Eastern white pine
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Deciduous Woodland
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Habitat of Grey tooth
Grey tooth thrives in coniferous and broadleaf woodlands, particularly under oaks and chestnuts. Prefers acidic and sandy environments, and is also found in acidic heathlands.
