Plums and custard
A species of Tricholomopsis, Also known as Variegated mop, Strawberry mushroom Scientific name : Tricholomopsis rutilans Genus : Tricholomopsis
Plums and custard, A species of Tricholomopsis
Also known as:
Variegated mop, Strawberry mushroom
Scientific name: Tricholomopsis rutilans
Genus: Tricholomopsis
Photo By Alberto Vázquez , used under CC-BY-SA-2.5 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
Plums and custard(Tricholomopsis rutilans) is most commonly found across Europe and North America, although it has been introduced elsewhere. This unusually named mushroom is notable for its distinctive and handsome appearance, making it a favorite of amateur mushroom-hunters. Consumption is discouraged.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Red
Purple
Habitat
The plums and custard grows in coniferous woods. It colonizes decaying conifer woods and roots, often appearing on stumps, logs, and buried wood. Sometimes, it can also be found growing on wood chips and sawdust.
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General Info
Habitat
The plums and custard grows in coniferous woods. It colonizes decaying conifer woods and roots, often appearing on stumps, logs, and buried wood. Sometimes, it can also be found growing on wood chips and sawdust.
Growth Form
Saprobic; clustered
Sporocarp Height
4 inches
Cap Diameter
6 inches
Endangered Species
No
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Odor fragrant; taste mild, slightly radishlike
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,North Africa,Central America,northern Asia;introduced in Australia and New Zealand
How to identify it?
Photo By Alberto Vázquez , used under CC-BY-SA-2.5 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Pale-spore mushrooms Genus
Tricholomopsis Species
Plums and custard