The wild dry rot (Serpula himantioides) is a fungus of the genus Hausschwämme (Serpula).
Cap Diameter:
5 - 20 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 Serpula himantioides
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Attributes of Serpula himantioides
Cap Diameter
5 - 20 mm
Cap
5 cm; membranous fan-like; lilac to brownish; soft, flat; white margin
Flesh
Very thin
Spore Print Color
Yellow-brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Serpula himantioides by these plants:
Spruces, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Uncommon
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Serpula himantioides
Serpula himantioides thrives on decaying coniferous wood, typically found on the underside of fallen trees or forest debris in conifer-dominated forests.
