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Red edge brittlestem

Psathyrella corrugis

A species of Brittlestems

The red edge brittlestem grows in clusters on the forest floor, in wooded areas of North America and Europe. The mushrooms appear most commonly from late fall to early winter, although fruiting is possible in other seasons as well. Red edge brittlestems can also appear in mulch and wood chips, especially after rains.

Cap Diameter
Cap Diameter:

1 - 4 cm

Odor
Odor:

Mildly earthy, not distinct.

General Info About Red edge brittlestem
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Attributes of Red edge brittlestem
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
4 - 8 cm
Cap
1 - 4 cm wide; bell-shaped to flat; ochraceous brown; finely serrated margin
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnexed; close to crowded; pale dingy-buff to brownish-grey
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
4 - 12 cm tall, 1 - 3 mm wide; whitish
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Very fine, 1 - 2 mm at most; whitish
Ring
Absent
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Purple-brown
Odor
Mildly earthy, not distinct.
Body Color
Brown
Red
Gray
Pink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Wood Chips or Mulch, Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Red edge brittlestem by these plants:
Oaks, Lindens
Occurence Habitats
Disturbed Lands, Meadows
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No

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Habitat of Red edge brittlestem
Red edge brittlestem mushrooms can be found in woodchip mulch, open grassy areas, and among leaf piles in woody areas. They feed on detritus like decomposing plant matter and dung.
Scientific Classification of Red edge brittlestem
Toxicity and Edibility of Red edge brittlestem
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Edibility of Red edge brittlestem
Red edge brittlestem is edible but lacks any culinary value. Since there are no culinary benefits from this little mushroom, it is best to leave them alone and hunt for a more flavorful mushroom. Overall, this mushroom is flavorless and odorless and would not add anything to your dish.
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Red edge brittlestem
Moist, rich in organic matter.
What are Some Tips for Finding Red edge brittlestem
  • Search for red edge brittlestem in areas that have been recently disturbed, such as newly mulched gardens or lands under restoration.
  • Look around grassy clearings, especially where leaves and wood debris accumulate.
  • Check for the presence of red edge brittlestem after periods of rain, as moisture can facilitate fruiting.
  • Pay attention to clusters or troops, as red edge brittlestem tend to grow gregariously.
  • Probe beneath leaf litter and scattered wood chips as red edge brittlestem may be partially hidden.
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