Pine powdercap
Cystoderma jasonis
A species of Powdercaps.
The pine powdercap mushroom often catches the eye with its distinctive look, featuring a cap adorned with a fine, dust-like or granular texture. While young, it boasts vibrant hues that gradually diminish in intensity with age. This fungus thrives within woodland environments, particularly in close proximity to pine trees, a fact reflected in its common name. Typically emerging during the warmer months of summer and autumn, it emits a unique, soil-like aroma, making it quite noticeable within its natural surroundings.
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Attributes of Pine powdercap
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 1.5 - 3.5 cm across; convex to flat; dark ochr to reddish brown; surface granular, with radially wrinkled; margin with veil-fringed
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Adnate; crowded; white to pale cream
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 7 cm long, 4 - 8 mm thick; pale ochre, purplish; surface smooth, with finely granular and scals
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Scaly
Flesh
Fibrous; white to ochre; unchanging
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
White or very pale cream
Odor
Strong, unpleasant, mould-like smell.
Body Color
BrownYellowRedCream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Mosses
You can find Pine powdercap by these plants
Pines, Oaks, Spruces, Firs
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Uncommon
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Pine powdercap
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Powdercaps
Toxicity and Edibility of Pine powdercap
Is Pine powdercap Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
