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Decorated mop

Tricholomopsis decora

A species of Tricholomopsis, Also known as Black-tufted wood tricholoma

Characterized by a wide, flat cap, the decorated mop grows mushrooms of a yellow-brown hue with a scaly surface. Despite at least one of its common names referencing food, this mushroom is reportedly bitter and in 2006 was identified as possibly containing a life-threatening poison.

Cap Diameter:

4 - 10 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Decorated mop

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Attributes of Decorated mop

Cap Diameter

4 - 10 cm

Height

5 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 2 - 5 cm; convex, flat; yellow; covered, with small brownish to grayish scales and fibrils

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Depressed, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Broadly attached to the stem; close or crowded; yellow to brownish yellow

Gill Attachment

Notched

Stem

Stem 2 - 5 cm long, 3 - 6 mm thick; equal; bald, hollow, smooth; pale yellow

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Scaly

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Yellowish; not changing when sliced

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

You can find Decorated mop by these plants:

Eastern hemlock, Spruces, Pines, Sitka spruce

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed in North America

Endangered Species

How to Identify Decorated mop

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Habitat of Decorated mop

The decorated mop is primarily associated with coniferous forests, as it feeds on decaying conifer wood. It is usually found growing on conifer stumps, downed trunks, and fallen branches.

Distribution Area of Decorated mop

North America,Europe,Central America,northern Asia

Scientific Classification of Decorated mop

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Pale-spore mushrooms

Genus

Tricholomopsis

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Tips for Finding Decorated mop

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What are Some Tips for Finding Decorated mop

Look around areas with fallen conifer trees and inspect the decaying wood for the presence of decorated mop.
Scan for decorated mop on stumps of coniferous trees, as they are commonly found there.
Search gregariously in areas with an abundance of dead coniferous material.
Investigate solitary woods or lightly scattered groups of conifers, keeping an eye on the state of decomposition.

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