Clustered brittlestem
Psathyrella multipedata
A species of Brittlestems.
Clustered brittlestem typically grows gregariously. It produces fruit from spring through autumn, and sometimes even in winter where the climate is mild. This fungus can be observed on decaying wood within open woodland areas across Europe. Its coloration changes from a deep ochre-brown to white as it matures.
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Attributes of Clustered brittlestem
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
4 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 30 mm across; convex; pale gray-brown, cream to gray-cream; fragile; surface smooth; margin striate
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gills
Adnate, adnexed; crowded; whitish to black
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 10 cm long, 3 - 6 mm thick; whitish; fragile; surface smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Thin; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Dark purple-brown
Odor
Mild, non-distinctive mushroom scent.
Body Color
BrownYellowRedWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Dead Woods
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Uncommon but quite widespread
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Clustered brittlestem
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Coprinaceae
Genus
Brittlestems
Toxicity and Edibility of Clustered brittlestem
Is Clustered brittlestem Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
