Blue band brittlegill belongs to a family known for diverse and often colorful fungi. It can be recognized by its distinctive blue ring at the edge of its cap, which sits atop a stout, pale stem. Blue band brittlegill thrives in European woodlands, favoring beech trees. It matures in late summer to autumn, contributing to the forest's ecosystem by breaking down organic matter.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 13 cm
Odor:
Faintly fruity, occasionally unpleasant.
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General Info About Blue band brittlegill
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Attributes of Blue band brittlegill
Cap Diameter
5 - 13 cm
Height
3 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 13 cm across; convex to funnel-shaped; dirty-white to pale yellowish-brown
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Gills
Decurrent; very crowded; white; turns orange, with blue-green shades when stained
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
Stem 2 - 8 cm long, 1 - 3 cm thick; cylindrical; white
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Grainy; firm; white; unchanging
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White or very pale cream
Odor
Faintly fruity, occasionally unpleasant.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Blue band brittlegill by these plants:
Pines, Oaks, European beech
Occurence Habitats
Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Common and widespread
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Blue band brittlegill
Blue band brittlegill thrives in mixed woodlands, specifically those with abundant oak trees.
Scientific Classification of Blue band brittlegill
