Pinecone cap typically grows in late winter and early spring on decomposed cones of conifers, especially pines. This small mushroom has a delicate stem and a cone-like appearance, resembling the very substrate it grows on. It plays a natural role in forest ecosystems by contributing to the decomposition process of dead plant material.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Pinecone cap
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Attributes of Pinecone cap
Spore Print Color
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
