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Scurfy twiglet

Tubaria furfuracea

A species of Twiglets, Also known as Winter twiglet

“Scurfy” means “finely scaled” which is exactly what this mushroom’s caps look like up close. The scurfy twiglet grows on wood debris, from twigs to playground mulch. It is inedible and is commonly found across Europe and North America.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 4 cm

Odor:

Slightly mushroomy, not distinctive.

General Info About Scurfy twiglet

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Attributes of Scurfy twiglet

Cap Diameter

1 - 4 cm

Height

2 - 5 cm

Cap

1 - 4 cm wide; convex to flat; orange-brown

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Adnate to slightly decurrent; brown

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

1 - 5 cm tall, 2 - 4 mm wide; hollow, fibrous, cylindrical; colour similar to cap

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Thin; fragile; pale buff

Ring

Faint ring zone

Ring

With Ring Zone

Spore Print Color

Pale rusty-brown

Odor

Slightly mushroomy, not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Orange

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods, Wood Chips or Mulch

You can find Scurfy twiglet by these plants:

Spruces, Oaks

Occurence Habitats

Disturbed Lands

Species Status

Common

Endangered Species

How to Identify Scurfy twiglet

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Habitat of Scurfy twiglet

Scurfy twiglet mushrooms can be found in the mulch of parks and landscaping, as well as the forest floor. They feed on woody debris from fallen branches and trees or discarded scraps from sawmills.

Scientific Classification of Scurfy twiglet

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Tubariaceae

Genus

Twiglets

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Scurfy twiglet

Well-draining soils mixed with decomposing wood materials.

What are Some Tips for Finding Scurfy twiglet

Search near decomposing twigs, bark, and wood mulch.
Inspect areas with recent landscaping that includes wood chips.
Look for scurfy twiglet in clusters or tufts, particularly where woody debris accumulates.
Explore garden beds and park landscapes with signs of natural or intentional wood decomposition.
Check during times of high humidity, as moisture can encourage scurfy twiglet growth.