Coprinellus xanthothrix
Coprinellus xanthothrix
A species of Coprinellus.
Coprinellus xanthothrix is a mushroom frequently encountered in wooded areas, typically observed sprouting from decaying timber. It features a cap that undergoes morphological changes throughout its growth cycle, and its coloration can also evolve. This species often draws attention due to its tendency to appear in aggregations shortly after rain. Each individual fungus produces spores that are dispersed into the atmosphere to facilitate propagation.
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Attributes of Coprinellus xanthothrix
Cap Diameter
2 - 3 cm
Height
10 - 15 cm
Cap
Cap about 2.5 cm across; bell shaped; whitish to pale buff, becoming greyish; covered with white and brown scales
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnate; whitish, then grey, finally blackish
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem equal, slightly expanded at the base, hollow; white
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Thin; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Black
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowGrayWhite
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 Coprinellus xanthothrix by these plants
Oaks, European beech
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Rare
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Coprinellus xanthothrix
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Coprinaceae
Genus
Coprinellus
Toxicity and Edibility of Coprinellus xanthothrix
Is Coprinellus xanthothrix Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
