Coprinellus truncorum
Coprinellus truncorum
A species of Coprinellus.
Coprinellus truncorum, a diminutive fungus, thrives in congregations on decaying timber, coexisting with an array of forest saprobes. Its pileus, initially spherical, gradually flattens and develops radial striations with age. A notable characteristic of Coprinellus truncorum is the autodigestion of its lamellae into a black, fluid discharge subsequent to sporulation, a fleeting spectacle of nature.
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Attributes of Coprinellus truncorum
Cap Diameter
1 - 5 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Ring
With Ring Zone
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On animal dung
Scientific Classification of Coprinellus truncorum
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Coprinaceae
Genus
Coprinellus
Toxicity and Edibility of Coprinellus truncorum
Is Coprinellus truncorum Toxic?
Coprinellus truncorum is poisonous; consuming it can cause various adverse effects. It's advisable to avoid this fungus.
