Porphyrellus sordidus belongs to a family known for mushrooms with spongy layers beneath their caps instead of gills. It typically has a brown to grayish cap and a sturdy stem, appearing often in coniferous forests on the ground. Its flesh generally changes color when exposed to air. Porphyrellus sordidus has a distinct appearance that helps distinguish it from related species.
Cap Diameter:
4.5 - 13 cm
Odor:
Unpleasant, mildly pungent
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Common Questions
General Info About Porphyrellus sordidus
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Attributes of Porphyrellus sordidus
Cap Diameter
4.5 - 13 cm
Cap
Cap 4.5 - 13 cm in diameter; convex to flattened; brownish; bruise dark blue to greenish when injured
Stem
4 - 10 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; slightly enlarged downward or nearly equal; brownish, whitish at the base, with a greenish or bluish green tint near the apex; dry, solid
Flesh
White; stains blue-green, sometimes with reddish tints
Spore Print Color
Reddish brown
Odor
Unpleasant, mildly pungent
Body Color
Brown
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Porphyrellus sordidus by these plants:
Oaks, Pines
Species Status
Occasional
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Porphyrellus sordidus
On the ground under oaks and conifers
Scientific Classification of Porphyrellus sordidus
