Snakeskin Brownie
Hypholoma marginatum
A species of Hypholoma.
While its varying shades of brown aren't a definitive identification marker, the Snakeskin Brownie mushroom stands out due to the unique snakeskin-like pattern adorning its cap. This decomposer primarily thrives on decaying plant matter, particularly leaf litter such as pine and other conifer needles.
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Attributes of Snakeskin Brownie
Cap Diameter
4 - 9 cm
Height
5 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 9 cm across; convex; variable colors, brick red in the centre; margin is inrolled whenof young; covered with partial veil
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Adnate; crowded; cream, olive, purplish brown
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 5 - 10 cm long and 6 - 15 mm diameter; fibrous; light ochre, reddish-brown
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
brownish
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Purple-brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownRed
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter, Dead Woods
You can find Snakeskin Brownie by these plants
Spruces, Firs, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Locally common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Snakeskin Brownie
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Hymenogastraceae
Genus
Hypholoma
Toxicity and Edibility of Snakeskin Brownie
Is Snakeskin Brownie Toxic?
Consuming the Snakeskin Brownie mushroom could be hazardous. It is advisable to avoid it.
