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Douglas fir cone mushroom

Strobilurus trullisatus

A species of Strobilurus

The douglas fir cone mushroom (Strobilurus trullisatus) is commonly found growing out of the Douglas fir's fallen cones. They are small enough that their stems fit between the scales of conifer cones. They are typically bright white in color and occasionally slightly pink. The cap is mostly flat, curving under to showcase tightly spaced gills.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 2 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Douglas fir cone mushroom

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Attributes of Douglas fir cone mushroom

Cap Diameter

1 - 2 cm

Height

2 - 5 cm

Cap

Cap 4 - 17 mm across; convex to nearly plane; pallid brown, pale pinkish; surface smooth to faintly wrinkled

Cap Shape

Convex, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Attached; close; whitish to pinkish

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 1.5 - 4.5 cm long, 1 - 2 mm thick; white, yellowish-brown, orange-brown; surface subtomentose

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Flesh

Thin; white

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

White

Orange

Pink

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

You can find Douglas fir cone mushroom by these plants:

Spruces, Pines, Norway spruce

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Endangered Species

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Fruiting Body Cap Gills

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Habitat of Douglas fir cone mushroom

The douglas fir cone mushroom is a common mushroom throughout the Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) range. This tiny mushroom grows on well-rotten Douglas-fir cones and rarely on cones of other conifers. Even if the mushroom appears terrestrial, it actually grows on a buried Douglas fir cone.

Scientific Classification of Douglas fir cone mushroom

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Physalacriaceae

Genus

Strobilurus

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Tips for Finding Douglas fir cone mushroom

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What are Some Tips for Finding Douglas fir cone mushroom

Search in areas with dense conifer populations, especially where decaying cones accumulate.
Focus on spots that are shaded and retain moisture, such as under trees or near water sources.
Inspect the ground carefully for cones, as douglas fir cone mushroom may be hidden among them.
Gently move aside leaf litter to uncover potential habitat sites for douglas fir cone mushroom.
Use a small tool to sift through decaying cones without causing significant disturbance to the habitat.

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