Cinnabar powdercap
Cystodermella cinnabarina
A species of Cystodermella.
The Cinnabar powdercap is a unique and conspicuous mushroom, readily observable growing beneath both broadleaf and coniferous trees. Its striking reddish cap and substantial dimensions contribute to its easy recognition. This mushroom plays a valuable role in its ecosystem by aiding in the decomposition of decaying pine needles and wood found on forest floors.
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Attributes of Cinnabar powdercap
Cap Diameter
2 - 7 cm
Height
1.5 - 6 cm
Cap
8 cm across; hemispherical, convex and flat; red or rusty orange; densely covered with fine granules
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Adnate; dense, emarginate
Gill Attachment
Free to Attached
Stem
6 cm tall and 1.5 cm thick; sometimes bulbous in the base and hollow; white; scaly below the ring, with dark orange squamules
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Flesh
White to pallid
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy, agreeable scent.
Body Color
RedOrangeCream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Mosses, Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Cinnabar powdercap by these plants
Pines, Spruces, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Throughout the world
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Cinnabar powdercap
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Cystodermella
Toxicity and Edibility of Cinnabar powdercap
Is Cinnabar powdercap Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
