Picipes melanopus is a notable species among mushrooms, often found on dead or dying trees, especially hardwoods. It has a distinct appearance with a circular, flatter cap that carries a darker hue in the center which fades towards the edges. The underside reveals pores that release spores for reproduction. Picipes melanopus plays a key role in the ecosystem by decomposing wood and recycling nutrients.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 11 cm
Odor:
Spicy, mild earthiness.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Picipes melanopus
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Attributes of Picipes melanopus
Cap Diameter
3 - 11 cm
Height
4 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 8 cm; funnel shape, as matures, depression forms in its middle; brown to dark brown; covered with a glossy, cloudy film
Cap Shape
Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Stem
Stem up to 11 cm x 2 cm; central, underground part root-like; blackish in upper part, dark brownish black in lower part; velvety in upper part, bald in lower part
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Flesh
1 - 5 mm thick; firm, rather friable when dry; white to cream
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Spicy, mild earthiness.
Body Color
Brown
Black
Red
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
