Turbinellus kauffmanii appears in summer and fall and is often found growing in fallen needles from conifer trees. The vase-shaped body and flat light brown cap make the fungus easy to identify. As the species ages, the scales split open revealing white flesh. A pungent odor also identifies younger species.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 20 cm
Odor:
Mildly fragrant or nondescript.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Turbinellus kauffmanii
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Attributes of Turbinellus kauffmanii
Cap Diameter
5 - 20 cm
Height
5 - 12 cm
Cap
5 - 20 cm across; vase shaped; dull tan to buff, brownish; dry, bald; margin wavy; sometimes discoloring and bruising purplish brown
Stem
Stem 5 - 12 cm high, 2 - 4 cm wide; flaring into the cap, from which it is not distinctly separate; whitish, discoloring brownish; bald
Stem Shapes
Rooting
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Very firm; white to whitish; unchanging when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Ochre to cinnamon
Odor
Mildly fragrant or nondescript.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Orange
Cream
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Turbinellus kauffmanii by these plants:
Oaks, Pines, Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Least Concern
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Turbinellus kauffmanii
Turbinellus kauffmanii is found in coniferous forests, often in needle duff under conifer trees, and may grow alone or in groups.
Scientific Classification of Turbinellus kauffmanii
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Is Turbinellus kauffmanii Toxic?
Turbinellus kauffmanii is known to be a poisonous mushroom. It contains dangerous toxins that behave as gastrointestinal irritants when ingested. The most common symptoms of poisoning are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, abdominal pain, and profuse sweating.
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Tips for Finding Turbinellus kauffmanii
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Turbinellus kauffmanii
Prefers conifer needle duff; not on soil.
What are Some Tips for Finding Turbinellus kauffmanii
Seek out areas with dense conifer trees as turbinellus kauffmanii tends to be mycorrhizal with these species.
Inspect the ground around conifer trees, particularly where fallen needles accumulate, as turbinellus kauffmanii often grow in needle duff.
Check for turbinellus kauffmanii in both solitary and cluster formations, as they do not strictly adhere to one pattern of growth.
Gently move aside conifer needles on the forest floor to reveal any potential hidden turbinellus kauffmanii specimens.
How to Clean and Preserve Turbinellus kauffmanii
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