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Twisted deceiver

Laccaria tortilis

A species of Deceivers.

The species known as the 'Twisted Deceiver' is an easily recognizable mushroom, notable for its distinctively coiled and irregular cap, along with its thin, flexible stalk. This fungus is commonly found across a wide variety of woodland habitats, frequently engaging in mutually beneficial associations with trees, thereby contributing to the health of the forest environment. Its lamellae are noticeably separated, and its coloration exhibits considerable variability. The Twisted Deceiver shows a particular affinity for damp, well-aerated ground and typically appears during seasons conducive to fungal development.

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Attributes of Twisted deceiver

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Cap Diameter
1 - 3 cm
Height
1 - 2 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 20 mm across; convex, becoming irregularly flattened; paler pink when dry; hygrophanous; the margins are irregularly wavy with striations
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnate; distant; pinkish, generally a little paler than the cap
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 1 - 2 cm tall, 1 - 2 mm in diameter; sometime caespitose, usually bent; pinkish-brown; fibrous, when young and fresh, covered in white down towards the base
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Fragile; pink
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Pink
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Twisted deceiver by these plants
Oaks, Spruces, Willows
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Uncommon in Britain and Ireland
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Twisted deceiver

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Hydnangiaceae
Genus
Deceivers
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Toxicity and Edibility of Twisted deceiver

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Is Twisted deceiver Toxic?

Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.