Pygmy brittlestem is a small and delicate fungus often found growing in clusters on decaying wood. It has a slender stem and a cap that can vary in color from light brown to greyish. Appearing mainly during the wetter parts of the year, pygmy brittlestem is known for its ephemeral nature, with its fruiting bodies quickly decaying after maturation.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 12 mm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Pygmy brittlestem
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Attributes of Pygmy brittlestem
Cap Diameter
5 - 12 mm
Height
2 - 4 cm
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Black
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
