Flammulaster muricatus
Flammulaster muricatus
A species of Flammulaster.
Flammulaster muricatus is a member of a mushroom family recognized for its modest to moderately sized fungi. This species is characterized by its unique look, featuring a cap frequently adorned with a spiky or wavy perimeter and variable hues. The stalk of flammulaster muricatus is typically thin, and it's commonly observed in clusters amidst forest floor debris or rotting timber.
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Attributes of Flammulaster muricatus
Cap Diameter
1 - 3 cm
Height
2 - 4 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 3 cm across; hemispherical to broadly convex; orange-brown; surface with scales
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Sinuate, slightly decurrent; moderately spaced; light ochre to brown
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 1.3 - 3.5 cm long, 0.8 - 2.5 mm thick; cylindrical; orange-brown; with fibrous and scaly
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Scaly
Flesh
Light yellow
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
Creamy cinnamon-brown
Odor
Faint geranium-like fragrance.
Body Color
BrownOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Flammulaster muricatus by these plants
European beech, Ashes
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Not common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Flammulaster muricatus
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Inocybaceae
Genus
Flammulaster
Toxicity and Edibility of Flammulaster muricatus
Is Flammulaster muricatus Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
