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Velvet pax

Tapinella atrotomentosa

A species of Tapinella, Also known as Velvet roll-rim, Velvet paxillus

Velvet pax(Tapinella atrotomentosa) is most commonly found growing on conifer stumps. Notably, the mushroom produces several compounds that appear to deter insects, who consequently regard it as an undesirable food source. While it has been consumed by humans in the past, it is generally considered inedible and may in fact be poisonous. It should not be eaten.

Cap Diameter:

5 - 14 cm

Odor:

Earthy, non-distinctive fungal aroma.

General Info About Velvet pax

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Attributes of Velvet pax

Cap Diameter

5 - 14 cm

Height

3 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 5 - 14 cm across; convex to flat to funnel-shaped; olive-brown to reddish brown; surface smooth, velvety

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Velvety, Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Decurrent; close, crowded; pale ocher, with rusty spots

Gill Attachment

Decurrent

Stem

Stem 4 - 10 cm long, 2 - 5 cm thick; olive-brown to purplish brown, blackish brown; velvety to woolly

Stem Shapes

Club Shaped

Stem Surfaces

Velvety

Flesh

Thick; firm; whitish to yellowish

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Brown

Odor

Earthy, non-distinctive fungal aroma.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Red

White

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to brown

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious, Clustered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods, Wood of Living Trees

You can find Velvet pax by these plants:

Pacific madrone, Spruces, Pines, Firs

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Velvet pax

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Habitat of Velvet pax

The habitat of the velvet pax is associated with conifers, especially pines. The species grows on dead conifer wood, and occasionally on living trees. It appears on stumps, logs, roots, or buried wood.

Distribution Area of Velvet pax

North America,Europe,Central America,nothern Asia

Scientific Classification of Velvet pax

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Boletes and allies

Family

Tapinellaceae

Genus

Tapinella

Toxicity and Edibility of Velvet pax

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Is Velvet pax Toxic?

Due to several documented cases of mild poisoning, some authorities are now considering the velvet pax to be toxic. The mushroom is known to cause stomach upset in some people and thus is best avoided.

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Tips for Finding Velvet pax

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What are Some Tips for Finding Velvet pax

Search near the base of conifer stumps, especially in places where the wood appears to be decaying.
Inspect clusters of debris and fallen needles at the base of living conifers for signs of velvet pax.
Explore wooded areas with known conifer populations, as velvet pax often prefers these environments.
Look for velvet pax growing in groups or alone, rather than searching for large clusters.
Check for velvet pax on the roots and ground area surrounding dead pines and other conifer trees.