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Enveloping crust

Sebacina incrustans

A species of Sebacina

Enveloping crust is technically a type of jelly fungus, but as the name suggests, its consistency is not jelly-like. It has a habit of enveloping anything in the immediate area with an amorphous waxy crust. Despite this, the fungus actually gains most of its nutrients in mutually beneficial relationships with the roots of nearby trees.

Odor:

Faint, non-specific mushroom smell.

General Info About Enveloping crust

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Attributes of Enveloping crust

Height

2 - 13 mm

Cap

5-15 cm; white to cream

Stem

Lateral, rudimentary or absent

Flesh

Cartilaginous

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Faint, non-specific mushroom smell.

Body Color

Yellow

White

Pink

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

Stems of Herbs, On soil

You can find Enveloping crust by these plants:

Black alder, European beech

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed in North America from the Great Plains eastward

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Enveloping crust

Enveloping crust typically resides in symbiosis with hardwood trees, proliferating on the forest floor amidst assorted debris such as decaying wood, leaves, and twigs.

Distribution Area of Enveloping crust

North America,Europe,Central and South America,Asia

Scientific Classification of Enveloping crust

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Sebacinales

Family

Sebacinaceae

Genus

Sebacina

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Enveloping crust

Prefers rich, well-decaying forest matter.

What are Some Tips for Finding Enveloping crust

Examine areas around hardwood trees, particularly where there is a dense layer of leaf litter and decomposing wood.
Look for amorphous, irregular, or blob-like growths on the ground – these could be manifestations of enveloping crust.
Gently move aside leaves and twigs on the forest floor to uncover possible specimens.
Be aware of the plant debris that enveloping crust may engulf, such as fallen branches, stems, and miscellaneous forest detritus.

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