Pseudomerulius curtisii is a notable fungal organism that thrives on dead wood, particularly favoring coniferous forests. It is recognized by its fan-shaped body with a distinct layered appearance, often found in overlapping clusters. The fruiting body surface typically showcases an orange to brown color palette, with a texture that can be described as velvety to the touch.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 5 cm
Odor:
Smell slightly unpleasant pungent spicy, turning stronger upon drying
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
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Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Pseudomerulius curtisii
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Attributes of Pseudomerulius curtisii
Cap Diameter
2 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 5 cm wide; convex, semi-circular; yellow or brown; dry, tomentose to smooth; margin incurved
Gills
Narrowed point of attachment; close; yellow orange; staining darker orange
Stem
Rudimentary or absent
Flesh
Pale yellow
Spore Print Color
Olive yellow to yellowish brown
Odor
Smell slightly unpleasant pungent spicy, turning stronger upon drying
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Growth Form
Gregarious, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Species Status
Widespread
Endangered Species
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Habitat of Pseudomerulius curtisii
Damp decaying eucalyptus log
Scientific Classification of Pseudomerulius curtisii
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Is Pseudomerulius curtisii Toxic?
Pseudomerulius curtisii is a poisonous mushroom, gastroenteritis occur 30 minutes to 3 hours after ingestion. Major symptoms include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea, sometimes accompanied by sweating, weakness, dizziness and chills.
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