Juniper disco is a scarce species found primarily on decaying conifer wood, particularly favoring juniper. It emerges as striking, cup-shaped structures that house the spore-producing surfaces. These fruiting bodies are often bright and visually distinct, displaying colors that can catch the eye of passersby in its natural habitat.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 3 mm
Odor:
Mild, non-distinct, generic mushroom scent
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Juniper disco
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The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Stems of Herbs, Wood of Living Trees, Dead Woods
You can find Juniper disco by these plants:
Junipers, Common juniper, Chinese juniper
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Occasional, but inconspicuous
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Juniper disco
Juniper disco typically grows on dead branches of conifer species such as Cupressus, Thuja, and Juniperus, favoring damp coastal and mountainous environments.
