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Urchin earthfan
A species of Fiber fans Scientific name : Thelephora penicillata Genus : Fiber fans
Urchin earthfan, A species of Fiber fans
Scientific name: Thelephora penicillata
Genus: Fiber fans
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Habitat
Coniferous and broadleaf forests
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal
Sporocarp Height
2-7 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Odor earthy but not strong; taste mild
Spore Print
Purplish-brown
Species Status
Fairly common
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Thelephorales Family
Leathery earthfans Genus
Fiber fans Species
Urchin earthfan