Stalked orange-peel fungus typically features cup-shaped fruiting bodies with exterior colors ranging from yellow to orange. It thrives in temperate regions and prefers to grow on decaying wood, often in groups. Despite its bright appearance, which stands out in its natural habitat, the biological role of stalked orange-peel fungus mainly involves decomposing organic matter, contributing to nutrient cycling in ecosystems.
Cap Diameter:
1.8 - 2.5 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy, not overly distinct.
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Attributes of Stalked orange-peel fungus
Cap Diameter
1.8 - 2.5 cm
Height
1 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 1.8 - 2.5 cm across; yellow-orange to orange, pale yellow; surface smooth, with finely scurfy
Stem
Stem 1 - 2.5 cm long, 3 - 5 mm thick; whitish to pale orange to orange
Stem Shapes
Rooting
Flesh
Brittle; orangish; unchanging when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy, not overly distinct.
Body Color
Orange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil, Mosses
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Stalked orange-peel fungus
Stalked orange-peel fungus is typically found in mossy coniferous woodland environments, thriving in moist areas beneath needle drop.
Distribution Area of Stalked orange-peel fungus
North America,continental Europe,North Africa,Central and South America,northern Asia,Australia,New Zealand
Scientific Classification of Stalked orange-peel fungus
