Albatrellus avellaneus
Albatrellus avellaneus
A species of Albatrellus.
Albatrellus avellaneus, a species indigenous to coastal environments, thrives in youthful coniferous woodlands, specifically forming symbiotic associations with spruce trees. Its fruiting bodies are persistent and emerge in the autumn, despite a slow maturation process. The species was initially documented in 1972.
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Attributes of Albatrellus avellaneus
Cap Diameter
3 - 18 cm
Height
2 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 18 cm across; convex, plane; whitish
Stem
Stem 2 - 8 cm long, 1 - 4 cm thick; equal to club shaped; white to creamy, yellowish to ocher; smooth
Flesh
Thick; firm, brittle; white to cream, staining yellow
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowWhiteCream
Growth Form
Solitary, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On wood
You can find Albatrellus avellaneus by these plants
Pines, Spruces, Oaks, Willows
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Albatrellus avellaneus
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Russulales
Family
Albatrellaceae
Genus
Albatrellus
Toxicity and Edibility of Albatrellus avellaneus
Is Albatrellus avellaneus Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
