Tricholomopsis sulphureoides is characterized by its vibrant yellow to orange hue, commonly found on decaying wood in forests. It has a distinctive cap that can reach several centimeters in diameter, often with a somewhat scaly surface. The gills underneath the cap are spaced and adhere to a stout stem. Tricholomopsis sulphureoides has a widespread distribution and plays a role in decomposing wood.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 6 cm
Odor:
Pleasantly fragrant.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Tricholomopsis sulphureoides
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Attributes of Tricholomopsis sulphureoides
Cap Diameter
2 - 6 cm
Height
4 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 6 cm across; convex to flat; bright yellow; with finely scaly; turns brownish when bruised
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Broadly attached; close; yellow to yellowish orange
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 8 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; equal; pale yellow; turns orangish when handled
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
Yellow to pale yellow; turns slightly brownish when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Pleasantly fragrant.
Body Color
Yellow
White
Growth Form
Gregarious, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Occasional
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Tricholomopsis sulphureoides
Tricholomopsis sulphureoides are saprobic, often seen on dead conifer wood, specifically favoring hemlock remains. They tend to grow in groups on hardwoods that show signs of decay.
Scientific Classification of Tricholomopsis sulphureoides
