Sulcate sunhead
Heliocybe sulcata
A species of Heliocybe.
Heliocybe sulcata is a unique species, being the sole member of its genus, Heliocybe. This small fungus thrives in sun-drenched environments, a characteristic reflected in its scientific name. Heliocybe itself is derived from Greek, combining helios, meaning the sun, and cybe, which translates to head.
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Attributes of Sulcate sunhead
Cap Diameter
1 - 3 cm
Height
1 - 4 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 3 cm across; convex to flat; reddish brown; scaly
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Narrowly attached; nearly distant; white to pale yellowish
Gill Attachment
Free to Attached
Stem
Stem 1 - 3 cm long, 2 - 4 cm thick; whitish to brownish; tough
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Scaly
Flesh
Tough; white; unchanging when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, generic mushroom scent.
Body Color
BrownWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Sulcate sunhead by these plants
Quaking aspen
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Sulcate sunhead
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Shelf fungi
Family
Polyporaceae
Genus
Heliocybe
Toxicity and Edibility of Sulcate sunhead
Is Sulcate sunhead Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
