Arrhenia epichysium
Arrhenia epichysium
A species of Arrhenia.
Arrhenia epichysium, a rather plain mushroom, sometimes referred to as Omphalina epichysium in certain field guides, commonly grows on decaying logs throughout the temperate northern hemisphere. This fungus is characterized by a muted grey or brownish cap, typically flat or inverted, along with light-colored gills and a slender, pale stipe.
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Attributes of Arrhenia epichysium
Cap Diameter
1 - 3 cm
Height
1 - 3 cm
Cap
Cap 1.5 - 5 cm across; planoconvex, vase-shaped; blackish to brown; smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Decurrent; close, nearly distant; pale gray
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
Stem 3 cm long, 3 mm thick; blackish to brown; smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Watery grayish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, earth-like, generally agreeable scent.
Body Color
BrownBlackGray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Arrhenia epichysium by these plants
European beech
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Arrhenia epichysium
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Pale-spore mushrooms
Genus
Arrhenia
Toxicity and Edibility of Arrhenia epichysium
Is Arrhenia epichysium Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
