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Spotted toughshank

Rhodocollybia maculata

A species of Rhodocollybia

The spotted toughshank (Rhodocollybia maculata) is a fairly nondescript mushroom that is widely distributed across North America. The species' name is derived from the brown or cinnamon speckling that appears on the caps of mature individuals - young fruiting bodies may be mostly plain, however. They thrive on decomposing wood or leaf litter.

Cap Diameter:

5 - 12 cm

Odor:

Slightly sweetish or non-distinctive.

General Info About Spotted toughshank

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Attributes of Spotted toughshank

Cap Diameter

5 - 12 cm

Height

5 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 2 - 6 cm across; convex or flat; white, cinnamon spots

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Smooth

Gills

Adnexed; very crowded; white, rusty spots

Gill Attachment

Free to Attached

Stem

Stem 5 - 7 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; white, cinnamon to rusty spots

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

White; unchanging when sliced

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White, slightly pinkish

Odor

Slightly sweetish or non-distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

White

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious, Clustered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods, On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter

You can find Spotted toughshank by these plants:

Spruces, Pines

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland, Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Spotted toughshank

Fruiting Body Cap Flesh

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Habitat of Spotted toughshank

The spotted toughshank can be found in coniferous and mixed forests. It grows in wood-rich soil, on well-rotted logs, needle litter, deadwood, or buried wood of conifers.

Scientific Classification of Spotted toughshank

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Marasmiaceae

Genus

Rhodocollybia

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Tips for Finding Spotted toughshank

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Spotted toughshank

Prefer lignin-rich, well-rotted woody debris.

What are Some Tips for Finding Spotted toughshank

Search within or near conifer stands, especially where fallen logs are present.
Look for needle litter or areas with decomposing organic wood material.
Inspect around heathlands or mixed forest types, not just purely coniferous environments.
Check for small groups or solitary specimens rather than expecting large clusters.
Examine the base of trees and any well-decomposed wood on the forest floor.

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