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Black earth tongue

Trichoglossum hirsutum

A species of Hairy earth tongues, Also known as Shaggy earth-tongue, Velvety-black earth-tongue

The black earth tongue features long lance-shaped and flat heads. The Black earth tongue is named after its form and its dark brown to black bodies. It grows in Europe and North America from summer to fall.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 2 cm

Odor:

Generally inodorous or non-distinctive.

General Info About Black earth tongue

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Attributes of Black earth tongue

Cap Diameter

1 - 2 cm

Height

3 - 4 cm

Cap

Cap 1 - 2 cm tall; flattened, spearhead-shaped to ellipsoid; black; finely velvety

Stem

Stem up to 6 cm long and 1 - 4 mm thick; cylindrical; deep black; velvety

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Flesh

Brittle; black

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Black

Odor

Generally inodorous or non-distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Mosses, Dead Woods, Leaf or Needle Litter, On soil

You can find Black earth tongue by these plants:

Maples, Hawthorns

Occurence Habitats

Meadows

Species Status

Infrequent

Endangered Species

Yes

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Habitat of Black earth tongue

Black earth tongue is often found in mossy areas, among rotting wood or leaf litter, and in grassy or sandy habitats with a preference for acidic environments.

Distribution Area of Black earth tongue

North America,Europe,northern Asia,New Zealand

Scientific Classification of Black earth tongue

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Tips for Finding Black earth tongue

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Black earth tongue

Prefers acidic soil conditions.

What are Some Tips for Finding Black earth tongue

Search in moss-covered areas and around decomposing logs or forests rich in leaf litter.
Inspect the ground in open grasslands, specifically those that are not heavily fertilized or improved.
Explore sandy regions, particularly dune slacks, for indications of black earth tongue.
Investigate the base of trees and shrubs where moss and acidic soil conditions are present.

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