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Groundwart
Groundwart
Groundwart
Groundwart

Groundwart

Thelephora vialis

A species of Fiber fans, Also known as Vase Thelephora

One of the most notable characteristics of the groundwart is its unpleasant, fetid smell. This mushroom forms its fruiting body in the symbiosis with trees (particularly oak and pine). Due to deforestation and habitat loss, the groundwart is considered endangered in Southeast Asia.

Cap Diameter
Cap Diameter:

2 - 15 cm

Odor
Odor:

Subtly unpleasant, earthy.

General Info About Groundwart
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Attributes of Groundwart
Cap Diameter
2 - 15 cm
Height
2 - 10 cm
Cap
2 - 15 cm wide; cup/vase-shaped; yellow-brown to gray; with radiating fibers
Stem
5 - 50 mm thick; eccentric to central; white to gray; may have hairs
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
Thick; tough
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Light to dark brown
Odor
Subtly unpleasant, earthy.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Groundwart by these plants:
Pines, Spruces, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Groundwart
Groundwart typically thrives in environments associated with oak trees, found alone or clustered on the ground.
Scientific Classification of Groundwart
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Tips for Finding Groundwart
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What are Some Tips for Finding Groundwart
  • Investigate areas surrounding oak trees, as groundwart often forms symbiotic relationships with these trees.
  • Look for groundwart at the base of trees or in open ground areas, rather than on elevated surfaces or tree trunks.
  • Examine the ground carefully for solitary specimens or groups of groundwart, which can sometimes be subtly blended with the surrounding foliage.
  • Gently move aside leaf litter and explore clearings within wooded areas, as these might be favorable spots for groundwart.
  • Continuously check familiar locations since groundwart can reappear in the same spots under suitable conditions.
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