Spotted brittlestem is distinguished by its tall, slender stem and cap, which is dotted with distinctive dark spots. This mushroom flourishes in deciduous forests, often appearing in the late summer to fall. Spotted brittlestem's delicate structure features gills beneath the cap that release spores, contributing to its propagation throughout the forest floor.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 9 cm
Odor:
Mildly fungal, verging on musty
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Spotted brittlestem
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Attributes of Spotted brittlestem
Cap Diameter
3 - 9 cm
Height
5 - 12 cm
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Dark brown
Odor
Mildly fungal, verging on musty
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.