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Plums and custard

Tricholomopsis rutilans

A species of Tricholomopsis, Also known as Variegated mop, Strawberry mushroom

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.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 12 cm

Odor:

Mildly fragrant; may smell slightly of pine.

General Info About Plums and custard

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Attributes of Plums and custard

Cap Diameter

3 - 12 cm

Height

4 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 3 - 10 cm across; convex to flat or shallowly umbonate; pale yellow, purplish red; with finely scaly

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Bell-shaped, Depressed, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Attached; close, crowded; pale to bright yellow

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 3 - 9 cm long, 1 - 1.5 cm thick; pale yellow, purplish red; with scales

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Flesh

Yellow to pale yellow

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly fragrant; may smell slightly of pine.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Red

Purple

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods, Wood Chips or Mulch

You can find Plums and custard by these plants:

Red pine, Spruces, Pines, Firs

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Plums and custard

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Habitat of Plums and custard

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.

Distribution Area of Plums and custard

North America,Europe,North Africa,Central America,northern Asia;introduced in Australia and New Zealand

Scientific Classification of Plums and custard

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Pale-spore mushrooms

Genus

Tricholomopsis

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Tips for Finding Plums and custard

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Plums and custard

Lignin-rich, well-decayed wood.

What are Some Tips for Finding Plums and custard

Search around the stumps and fallen trees of coniferous forests, particularly where logs are in advanced stages of decay.
Inspect areas with wood chips or sawdust from coniferous trees, as plums and custard may also colonize these substrates.
Look for solitary or small groups of plums and custard, which often display vivid colors that stand out against the brown and green forest floor.
Examine both the upper sides and undersides of potential substrates, as plums and custard may not always be immediately visible.