Oilslick brittlegill typically has a shiny, dark cap that can appear oily, giving it its name. This mushroom has gills underneath the cap that are spaced and attached closely to the stem. Oilslick brittlegill grows in symbiosis with certain trees, mainly in forested areas with rich soil. It thrives in temperate regions during periods of wet weather. Its color variations and features are subject to change with maturity and environmental factors.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 8 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Oilslick brittlegill
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Attributes of Oilslick brittlegill
Cap Diameter
4 - 8 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Pale cream
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Oilslick brittlegill by these plants:
Pines, Spruces, Oaks, European beech
Occurence Habitats
Mixed Woodland, Deciduous Woodland
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Habitat of Oilslick brittlegill
Oilslick brittlegill can primarily be found nestled in deciduous and mixed forests, often thriving alongside oak and beech trees.
