Aromatic earthfan typically grows on decaying wood, showcasing a fruiting body with fan or spoon-shaped features. This mushroom often appears in clusters, with a smooth surface displaying a palette of brown shades. The underside reveals a spore-bearing area with minute pores. It plays a role in forest ecosystems by contributing to wood decomposition.
Cap Diameter:
7 - 18 mm
Odor:
Strong iodine, medicinal, evokes hospital scent.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Aromatic earthfan
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Attributes of Aromatic earthfan
Cap Diameter
7 - 18 mm
Cap
7 - 18 mm x 1.2 - 3 cm x 2 - 15 mm; flabelliform to spatulate; whitish to yellowish; glabrous to finely tomentose; margin sterile, sharp, curved inward
Stem
Stem 6-10 x 2-4 mm; cylindrical; finely tomentose, glabrous, lateral
Flesh
Up to 2 mm thick; fleshy; off-white to creamy
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Strong iodine, medicinal, evokes hospital scent.
Body Color
Yellow
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
