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Orange moss agaric

Rickenella fibula

A species of Rickenella, Also known as Orange mosscap

The uniquely tiny cap of the orange moss agaric (Rickenella fibula) erupts from tufts of moss in dense woodlands. It is easy to overlook this delicate little mushroom, as the cap barely grows to be 1 cm across! They are most commonly seen after spring rain showers and thrive in damp conditions.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 11 mm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Orange moss agaric

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Attributes of Orange moss agaric

Cap Diameter

2 - 11 mm

Height

1 - 5 cm

Cap

Cap 2 - 10 mm across; blocky, then convex; yellow-orange, drying paler or buff; with a hand lens, very finely hairy; the margin translucent-lined by maturity

Cap Shape

Convex, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Decurrent; distant or nearly so; creamy or very pale orange

Gill Attachment

Decurrent

Stem

Stem 5 - 45 mm long, 0.5 - 1.5 mm thick; equal; cap-colored; dry, bald, smooth

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Insubstantial; pale

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Yellow

White

Orange

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic, Symbiotic

Substrate

On soil, Mosses

You can find Orange moss agaric by these plants:

Spruces, Pines

Occurence Habitats

Disturbed Lands

Species Status

Widely distributed in North America

Endangered Species

How to Identify Orange moss agaric

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Habitat of Orange moss agaric

The orange moss agaric appears in many woodlands and urban settings that are associated with moss habitats. This mushroom forms a symbiotic relationship with moss, in which the two organisms depend upon each other for vital nutrients. Its mushrooms will therefore be found exclusively in moss beds.

Distribution Area of Orange moss agaric

North America,Europe,North Africa,Central and South America,Antarctica,northern Asiam,Australia,New Zealand

Scientific Classification of Orange moss agaric

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Hymenochaetales

Family

Repetobasidiaceae

Genus

Rickenella

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Tips for Finding Orange moss agaric

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What are Some Tips for Finding Orange moss agaric

Search within and around dense moss patches in varied environments.
Check for orange moss agaric in moist areas where moss grows on logs, stones, or the ground.
Gently move moss to look underneath, as orange moss agaric can be nestled within or close to the moss itself.
Look for the distinctive orange-yellow color of orange moss agaric as a visual clue when exploring moss-rich habitats.
Survey the area for small, scattered groups of orange moss agaric, as they tend not to grow in large clusters.

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