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Collared mosscap

Rickenella swartzii

A species of Rickenella

Collared mosscap is a small and distinctive fungus that typically grows in mossy or damp environments. It is characterized by its bright colors and a bell-shaped cap with a unique collared appearance. This mushroom favors woodlands and can often be found on decaying wood or forest debris during the wetter months of the year.

Cap Diameter:

4 - 12 mm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Collared mosscap

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Attributes of Collared mosscap

Cap Diameter

4 - 12 mm

Height

2 - 5 cm

Cap

Cap 4 - 12 mm broad; convex, expanding to nearly plane; dark brown, pale-tan; moist, pellucid-striate; margin decurved, then level, occasionally wavy

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Decurrent; fairly well-spaced; whitish, then cream-colored

Gill Attachment

Decurrent

Stem

1.5 - 4 cm long, approximately 1 mm thick; narrow, round, equal; dark vinaceous-brown to bluish-black at the apex, pale buff-orange below

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Thin, 1 mm; watery light-brown; unchanging

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Yellow

Bronze

Blue

Purple

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Mosses

You can find Collared mosscap by these plants:

Oaks, Spruces, Pines

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Rare

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Collared mosscap

Collared mosscap is commonly found in moist and shaded environments, notably residing in dense moss beds.

Distribution Area of Collared mosscap

North America,Europe,New Zealand

Scientific Classification of Collared mosscap

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Hymenochaetales

Family

Repetobasidiaceae

Genus

Rickenella

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Tips for Finding Collared mosscap

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What are Some Tips for Finding Collared mosscap

Seek out areas with abundant moss growth, especially in shaded spots.
Inspect around the bases of trees and logs where moisture is retained and moss thrives.
Gently move aside moss to reveal any hidden collared mosscap specimens.
Prioritize exploring moist habitats that are typically cooler and less exposed to direct sunlight.

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