Sprucecone cap
A species of Strobilurus Scientific name : Strobilurus esculentus Genus : Strobilurus
Sprucecone cap, A species of Strobilurus
Scientific name: Strobilurus esculentus
Genus: Strobilurus
Description
The sprucecone cap can usually be found in spring, close to fallen spruce cones. This mushroom has so far only been found in Europe. The color of its cap depends on how much light it receives: the more light is available, the darker the cap.
Colors
Brown
Gray
White
Habitat
Fallen spruce cones
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General Info
Habitat
Fallen spruce cones
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal
Sporocarp Height
2-7 cm
Cap Diameter
1-2 cm
Endangered Species
No
Smell
Odor weak, pleasant; taste mild, mushroom flavor
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Very common
How to identify it?
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Physalacriaceae Genus
Strobilurus Species
Sprucecone cap