Powdercap strangler is a unique fungus that starts its life by parasitizing another mushroom, particularly those in the Russulaceae family. As it grows, it completely takes over and replaces the host mushroom with its own structure. This species is recognized by its pale to brownish cap and the scaly appearance of its stem.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 3 cm
Odor:
Faintly fragrant to unpleasantly putrid with age
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Powdercap strangler
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Attributes of Powdercap strangler
Cap Diameter
2 - 3 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Scaly
Ring
With Ring
Odor
Faintly fragrant to unpleasantly putrid with age
Nutrient Gathering
Parasitic
Substrate
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Habitat of Powdercap strangler
Powdercap strangler thrives in forest environments parasitizing the Earthy Powdercap fungus, often in leaf litter or wooded areas.