Cystodermella granulosa
Cystodermella granulosa
A species of Cystodermella.
Cystodermella granulosa typically produces its fruit bodies under developing firs. It's recognizable by its reddish-brown cap, which has a granular texture. There's a possibility of confusing Cystodermella granulosa with the more delicate C. Amianthinum.
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Attributes of Cystodermella granulosa
Cap Diameter
2 - 6 cm
Height
2 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 1.5 - 4 cm across; broadly bell-shaped to flat; yellowish; covered with small conic granulose scales
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Adnexed, decurrent; close; white to pale yellowish
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 2 - 6 cm long, 2.5 - 6 mm thick; equal; whitish to tawny, yellowish; with granulose-scaly
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Thin; whitish or flushed pale rufous
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly earthy, generally nondescript.
Body Color
BrownYellowRedWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Cystodermella granulosa by these plants
Spruces, Junipers
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Cystodermella granulosa
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Agaricaceae
Genus
Cystodermella
Toxicity and Edibility of Cystodermella granulosa
Is Cystodermella granulosa Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
