Golden scruffy collybia
Cyptotrama asprata
A species of Cyptotrama.
The Cyptotrama asprata, known as the golden scruffy collybia, yields diminutive, visually striking fungi. Their caps and stalks are adorned with a multitude of minute, vivid orange spicules, while the underside of the cap often displays a yellow hue. These mushrooms emit a subtle scent reminiscent of artichokes.
In This Article
Attributes of Golden scruffy collybia
Cap Diameter
8 - 21 mm
Height
1 - 4 cm
Cap
Cap 9 - 20 mm across; convex; yellow to orange; with conical scales
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Broadly adnate, decurrent; distant; white to cream
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 1 - 4 cm long, 1 - 3 mm thick; yellow to orange; with conical scales
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Whitish to yellowish; not changing when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, nondescript mushroom smell.
Body Color
BrownYellowWhiteOrange
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Golden scruffy collybia
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Physalacriaceae
Genus
Cyptotrama
Toxicity and Edibility of Golden scruffy collybia
Is Golden scruffy collybia Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
