Pseudoclitopilus rhodoleucus is part of a diverse group of gilled mushrooms that typically have a pinkish hue on their caps. The cap itself is quite distinctive, often having a wavy edge as it matures. These mushrooms tend to favor wooded areas, growing on decomposing organic matter during the warmer months. They stand out due to their unique color and form in their natural habitat.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 10 cm
Odor:
Faint, non-distinctive earthy smell.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Pseudoclitopilus rhodoleucus
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Attributes of Pseudoclitopilus rhodoleucus
Cap Diameter
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 10 cm wide; low convex to applanate, very often with a wide umbo; white to creamy; surface smooth, dry
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gills
Dense; pink to salmon coloured
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
3-5 x 0.8-2 cm; cylindrical with a clavate baes
Flesh
Soft; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Faint, non-distinctive earthy smell.
Body Color
White
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Pseudoclitopilus rhodoleucus by these plants:
Junipers, Hawthorns
Species Status
Very rare
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Pseudoclitopilus rhodoleucus
Place with a lot of litter
Scientific Classification of Pseudoclitopilus rhodoleucus
