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:
2 - 15 cm
Odor:
Subtly unpleasant, earthy.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
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
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Habitat of Groundwart
Groundwart typically thrives in environments associated with oak trees, found alone or clustered on the ground.