Scurfy twiglet
A species of Twiglets, Also known as Winter twiglet Scientific name : Tubaria furfuracea Genus : Twiglets
Scurfy twiglet, A species of Twiglets
Also known as:
Winter twiglet
Scientific name: Tubaria furfuracea
Genus: Twiglets
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Description
“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.
Colors
Brown
Orange
Habitat
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.
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General Info
Habitat
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.
Growth Form
Saprobic
Sporocarp Height
1-5 cm
Cap Diameter
1–4 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Smell
Mild
Spore Print
Pale rusty-brown
Species Status
Common
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Tubariaceae Genus
Twiglets Species
Scurfy twiglet