Hydnellum suaveolens
Hydnellum suaveolens
A species of Hydnellum.
Hydnellum suaveolens, a fungus readily identifiable by its firm, woody structure, frequently appears in groups on decomposing timber within woodlands. It plays an ecological role in the decomposition of dead trees. This species is characterized by its distinctively sweet scent and a coloration that matures from vibrant to deeper tones.
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Attributes of Hydnellum suaveolens
Cap Diameter
4 - 16 cm
Height
3 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 15 cm wide; convex, flat; white to whitish or very pale yellowish, grayish to brownish or olive; dry, velvety, becoming wrinkled, ridged, or pitted
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Velvety
Stem
Stem 2 - 5 cm long, 1 - 3 cm thick at apex; stubby, cylindric; dry, velvety; purplish blue; bruising blackish blue where handled
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
Tough but pliant; whitish to brownish, with zones of blue or brown
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Strong, fragrant, reminiscent of mint.
Body Color
BrownYellowGrayWhiteBluePurple
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to blue
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Hydnellum suaveolens by these plants
Pines, Spruces, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed in northern and montane North America
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Hydnellum suaveolens
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Thelephorales
Family
Bankeraceae
Genus
Hydnellum
Toxicity and Edibility of Hydnellum suaveolens
Is Hydnellum suaveolens Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
