Tricholomopsis formosa typically sports a brilliant yellow cap with red or orange tinges, standing out in its forest habitat. The cap's surface is often dotted with small scales, providing a unique texture. Underneath, the gills are spaced and share the cap's vibrant hues. Tricholomopsis formosa grows on wood, highlighting its role in forest ecosystems as a decomposer of dead trees.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 10 cm
Odor:
Strong and unpleasant
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Attributes of Tricholomopsis formosa
Cap Diameter
3 - 10 cm
Height
4 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 10 cm across; convex to broadly convex; cinnamon-buff to dull yellow; with fibers and scales
Gills
Attached; close, crowded; whitish to pinkish-cream
Stem
Stem 4 - 8 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; equal, tapering downward; cinnamon-buff to dull yellow; with tiny fibers and scales
Flesh
Whitish
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Strong and unpleasant
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Substrate
On wood
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Tricholomopsis formosa
Decaying conifer wood
Scientific Classification of Tricholomopsis formosa
