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Xeromphalina tenuipes

A species of Xeromphalina

The xeromphalina tenuipes (Xeromphalina tenuipes) is a small and pretty mushroom that is commonly found in the vicinity of Redwood trees (Sequoia sempervirens). The edibility of this wood-rotting species is unknown, just like with many species of the Xeromphalina genus.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 5 cm

Odor:

Mild, not particularly distinctive.

General Info About Xeromphalina tenuipes

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Attributes of Xeromphalina tenuipes

Cap Diameter

2 - 5 cm

Height

3 - 8 cm

Cap

Cap 2.5 - 4.5 cm across; convex to broadly convex or flat; brownish orange, darker at center; finely, dry

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly, Velvety, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

close, short-gills frequent; whitish to yellowish

Gill Attachment

Notched

Stem

Stem 3 - 8 cm long, 2 - 4 mm thick; equal; golden orangish, darkening to brown; dry, densely and finely hairy, fairly tough

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Flesh

Insubstantial; brownish

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mild, not particularly distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Gold

Orange

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

You can find Xeromphalina tenuipes by these plants:

Spruces, Pines, Norway spruce

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Xeromphalina tenuipes

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Habitat of Xeromphalina tenuipes

Xeromphalina tenuipes is found in deciduous forests of eastern North America, down through the tropics. It grows on deadwood - decaying logs or woody debris that has fallen to the forest floor.

Scientific Classification of Xeromphalina tenuipes

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Bonnet mushrooms

Genus

Xeromphalina

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Tips for Finding Xeromphalina tenuipes

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Xeromphalina tenuipes

Commonly beside hardwood-associated debris.

What are Some Tips for Finding Xeromphalina tenuipes

Search around and on fallen hardwood logs, especially where they are abundant.
Inspect clusters of woody debris, as xeromphalina tenuipes often appears in groups or loose clusters.
Look for xeromphalina tenuipes at the base of dead or decomposing hardwood structures.
Investigate terrestrial areas adjacent to logs, where xeromphalina tenuipes may also be found growing.

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