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Xeromphalina kauffmanii

A species of Xeromphalina

Xeromphalina kauffmanii is a small, intriguing fungus with a preference for growing on decaying wood. It has a distinct, brown to yellow-brown cap, often slightly sticky to the touch. The gills beneath the cap are spaced and exhibit a whitish to pale yellow color. It features a slender stem that may have a slightly fuzzy appearance. Xeromphalina kauffmanii contributes to the ecosystem by breaking down woody material.

Cap Diameter:

1 - 2 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Xeromphalina kauffmanii

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Attributes of Xeromphalina kauffmanii

Cap Diameter

1 - 2 cm

Height

1 - 3 cm

Cap

Cap 5 - 20 mm across; convex to flat; brownish yellow to brownish orange or orangish brown; bald

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Decurrent; close or nearly distant; pale yellow

Gill Attachment

Decurrent

Stem

Stem 1 - 2.5 cm long, 1 - 2 mm thick; equal, or tapered to the base; rusty yellow above, darker brown below; bald

Stem Shapes

Tapering

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

Insubstantial; yellowish

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White to buff

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Orange

Growth Form

Gregarious, Clustered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

You can find Xeromphalina kauffmanii by these plants:

Spruces, Pines, Norway spruce

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed east of the Rocky Mountains

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Xeromphalina kauffmanii

Xeromphalina kauffmanii thrives on dead hardwood material, found in dense clusters on stumps and logs in forested areas.

Scientific Classification of Xeromphalina kauffmanii

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Bonnet mushrooms

Genus

Xeromphalina

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Tips for Finding Xeromphalina kauffmanii

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What are Some Tips for Finding Xeromphalina kauffmanii

Seek out areas with abundant dead hardwood debris such as fallen branches, stumps, and logs.
Investigate dense woodland areas where xeromphalina kauffmanii may form large clusters on suitable substrates.
Look closely at the base of hardwood, as xeromphalina kauffmanii might be growing directly from the wood rather than the soil.
Examine forested areas after natural disturbances that may have caused hardwood damage, providing new habitats for xeromphalina kauffmanii.
Utilize a gentle touch when exploring potential habitats to avoid damaging the mycelium of xeromphalina kauffmanii.

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