Collared mosscap
Rickenella swartzii
A species of Rickenella.
The Collared Mosscap, a petite yet unmistakable fungus, thrives in moist or moss-laden settings. It stands out due to its vivid hues and a distinctive bell-shaped cap featuring a prominent collar. This particular mushroom shows a preference for forested areas, commonly appearing on decomposing timber or woodland litter during periods of increased precipitation.
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Attributes of Collared mosscap
Cap Diameter
4 - 12 mm
Height
2 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 12 mm broad; convex, expanding to nearly plane; dark brown, pale-tan; moist, pellucid-striate; margin decurved, then level, occasionally wavy
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Decurrent; fairly well-spaced; whitish, then cream-colored
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
1.5 - 4 cm long, approximately 1 mm thick; narrow, round, equal; dark vinaceous-brown to bluish-black at the apex, pale buff-orange below
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Thin, 1 mm; watery light-brown; unchanging
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownBlackYellowBronzeBluePurple
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Mosses
You can find Collared mosscap by these plants
Oaks, Spruces, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Rare
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Collared mosscap
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Hymenochaetales
Family
Repetobasidiaceae
Genus
Rickenella
Toxicity and Edibility of Collared mosscap
Is Collared mosscap Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
