Sarcodontia spumea grows primarily on dead wood, aiding in the decomposition of fallen trees, which recycles nutrients back into the ecosystem. This mushroom has a distinctive look with a creamy or yellowish, irregularly-shaped body. It stands out due to its foamy or tooth-like surface structure, which is a typical characteristic of its group.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 15 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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General Info About Sarcodontia spumea
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Attributes of Sarcodontia spumea
Cap Diameter
5 - 15 cm
Cap
5 - 15 cm; fan-shaped, usually single; white to yellowish becoming ochraceous to olive-brown with age; upper surface felty
Stem
Lateral, rudimentary or absent
Flesh
Upper layer thin, lower one much thicker; upper layer soft, spongy, lower one hard, fibrous; white
Spore Print Color
White, cream or yellowish
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Green
Yellow
White
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
