Veined mossear typically thrives in mossy forest environments. This species stands out for its distinct rib-like gills underneath its cap. They exhibit a symbiotic relationship with specific types of moss, hence their ecological niche. The appearance of veined mossear is characterized by a preference for cooler, damp climates which contributes to its unique habitat requirements.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 11 mm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Veined mossear
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Attributes of Veined mossear
Cap Diameter
4 - 11 mm
Cap
Cap 5 - 10 mm long by 5 - 7 mm wide; pendulous cupulate to broadly fan-shaped; whitish; margin incurved, decurved in age, sometimes wavy
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
White
Stem
Stipe absent to greatly reduced, fruiting body eccentric or lateral in attachment
Flesh
Very thin, less than 1 mm; watery-white
Spore Print Color
Whitish
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
White
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 Veined mossear by these plants:
Black alder
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Veined mossear
Veined mossear are typically found in moist environments, favoring areas with abundant moss growth, such as moss-covered banks and damper regions of woodlands.
