Plain earthtongue
Geoglossum umbratile
A species of Earth tongues.
The dark, spear-like fruiting body of Plain Earthtongue is a distinctive feature, typically found pushing through soil in grassy or moss-laden habitats. This species thrives especially well in cooler and more moderate weather conditions. Its unique anatomy comprises a resilient, extended stem that elevates the spore-producing surface, allowing it to effectively camouflage itself within its environment.
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Attributes of Plain earthtongue
Cap Diameter
4 - 7 mm
Height
2 - 6 cm
Cap
4 - 7 mm wide; often flattened and grooved once, longitudinally; black; bald, dry
Stem
Stem 2 - 4 mm wide; black or very dark brown; bald or very finely adorned with scurfy scales, dry
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Thin; black, or whitish in the center
Ring
Ringless
Odor
Faint, earthy, typically indistinct.
Body Color
BrownBlack
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Mosses
You can find Plain earthtongue by these plants
Pines, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Plain earthtongue
Phylum
Sac fungi
Class
Geoglossomycetes
Order
Geoglossales
Family
Earth tongues
Genus
Earth tongues
Toxicity and Edibility of Plain earthtongue
Is Plain earthtongue Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
