Favolaschia manipularis
Favolaschia manipularis
A species of Favolaschia.
Favolaschia manipularis stands out with its bright yellow to orange fungal growths and characteristic honeycomb pattern of pores. This species flourishes where there's plenty of decomposing wood, frequently found on fallen branches in tropical environments. Its translucent, small caps are a key identifying feature, easily spotted against the backdrop of the forest floor.
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Attributes of Favolaschia manipularis
Cap Diameter
3 - 25 mm
Height
1 - 8 cm
Cap
3 - 25 mm in diam.; convex; whitish, greyish to hyaline, yellowish; translucently reticulate, hygrophanous, smooth
Gills
Tube-like; white
Stem
20–65 × 0.5–3 mm; hollow, pruinose cylindrical, thickened in the base; hyaline to white, completely white; smooth, hairy toward the base
Flesh
Thin; white
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Odour not distinct
Body Color
YellowGrayWhite
Growth Form
Gregarious, Clustered
Substrate
On wood
Species Status
Widely distributed
Scientific Classification of Favolaschia manipularis
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Bonnet mushrooms
Genus
Favolaschia
Toxicity and Edibility of Favolaschia manipularis
Is Favolaschia manipularis Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
