Pinewood gingertail
A species of Xeromphalina, Also known as Bell omphalina, Golden trumpet Scientific name : Xeromphalina campanella Genus : Xeromphalina
Pinewood gingertail, A species of Xeromphalina
Also known as:
Bell omphalina, Golden trumpet
Scientific name: Xeromphalina campanella
Genus: Xeromphalina
Photo By Jason Hollinger (jason) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
Pinewood gingertail(Xeromphalina campanella) is delightfully named for its delicate appearance, with orange caps that are bell-shaped when young. Preferring the company of decaying timber and woody debris, this species thrives in the wet season. It is widely distributed across North America, and while it is not known to be toxic, consumption is generally discouraged due to its small size and bitter taste.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Red
Orange
Habitat
The pinewood gingertail grows on deadwood and rotting conifers, like stumps, logs, decaying branches.
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General Info
Habitat
The pinewood gingertail grows on deadwood and rotting conifers, like stumps, logs, decaying branches.
Growth Form
Saprobic; clustered
Sporocarp Height
2 inches
Cap Diameter
1 inch
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
White to buff
Species Status
Widely distributed
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,Central America,northern Asia
How to identify it?
Photo By Jason Hollinger (jason) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Bonnet mushrooms Genus
Xeromphalina Species
Pinewood gingertail