Silky parchment typically grows as a thin, tough layer on dead wood. It's recognized by its smooth, silky top surface which has a distinct striped pattern. The underside, which disperses spores, lacks visible gills and instead features a smooth, creamy to yellowish layer. Silky parchment prefers hardwood environments and can be found in many temperate regions worldwide.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 10 mm
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Silky parchment
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Attributes of Silky parchment
Cap Diameter
5 - 10 mm
Cap
Cap 5 - 10 mm across; umbonne to flabelliform to flat; whitish, buff to pale brown; with fibrils
Spore Print Color
Hyaline
Body Color
Brown
Gold
Silver
White
Growth Form
Gregarious, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Silky parchment
Dead wood of noble deciduous trees, hornbeam, lime trees, backs of twigs and branches
