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Pinewood gingertail

Xeromphalina campanella

A species of Xeromphalina, Also known as Bell omphalina, Golden trumpet

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.

Cap Diameter:

5 - 20 mm

Odor:

Mild, not particularly distinct or characteristic.

General Info About Pinewood gingertail

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Attributes of Pinewood gingertail

Cap Diameter

5 - 20 mm

Height

2 - 4 cm

Cap

Cap 5 - 20 mm across; convex; yellow to orange-brown; surface smooth, with striate

Cap Shape

Convex, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Decurrent; fairly distant; pale yellow to pale orange

Gill Attachment

Decurrent

Stem

Stem 1.5 - 3 cm long, 1 - 2 mm thick; equal; yellowish, brown; surface smooth, with hairy

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Thin; pliant; yellowish

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White to buff

Odor

Mild, not particularly distinct or characteristic.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Red

Orange

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Gregarious, Clustered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

You can find Pinewood gingertail by these plants:

Pines, Spruces, Oaks, Norway spruce, Firs

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Pinewood gingertail

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Habitat of Pinewood gingertail

The pinewood gingertail grows on deadwood and rotting conifers, like stumps, logs, decaying branches.

Distribution Area of Pinewood gingertail

North America,Europe,Central America,northern Asia

Scientific Classification of Pinewood gingertail

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Bonnet mushrooms

Genus

Xeromphalina

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Tips for Finding Pinewood gingertail

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What are Some Tips for Finding Pinewood gingertail

Search around decomposing coniferous wood, such as pine, fir, or spruce.
Inspect clusters of wood debris in moist, shaded forest areas as pinewood gingertail often grows in dense groups.
Carefully check the undersides and crevices of fallen logs and stumps for pinewood gingertail.
Look for small, bell-shaped mushrooms as a sign that you may have found pinewood gingertail.
Use gentle movements to examine potential habitats to avoid disturbing the delicate structure of pinewood gingertail.