Orange-mat coprinus
Coprinellus radians
A species of Coprinellus.
The orange-mat coprinus commonly appears in groups on decomposing wood, being particularly noticeable during the warmer months of summer and autumn. This mushroom is identifiable by its distinctive orange-brown cap, which exhibits radial grooves that give the species its name. It possesses a smooth, white stalk, and its darker gills develop concurrently with the cap.
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Attributes of Orange-mat coprinus
Cap Diameter
1 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap to 7 cm across; oval, expanding to convex or conical; honey yellow, whitish, gray with a brownish center; covered with whitish to brownish universal veil fragments
Gills
Attached or free; close; white, gray, then blackish
Stem
Stem 4 - 10 cm long, up to 1 cm thick; equal, with a slightly swollen base; white; smooth, hollow
Flesh
Very thin; fragile
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowGrayWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
You can find Orange-mat coprinus by these plants
Willows, European ash
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Orange-mat coprinus
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Coprinaceae
Genus
Coprinellus
Toxicity and Edibility of Orange-mat coprinus
Is Orange-mat coprinus Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
