Pipe club
Typhula fistulosa
A species of Typhula.
Pipe club, a fungus, thrives in chilly settings, frequently emerging on deteriorating vegetation in winter. It's characterized by its slender, extended fruiting bodies that resemble hollow stems. This organism is instrumental in decomposing organic material and enriching nutrient cycles within its habitat.
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Attributes of Pipe club
Height
5 - 30 cm
Cap
Yellowish brown to reddish or purplish brown; surface smooth
Stem
Stem 5 - 30 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; ochre to light brown, orange
Flesh
Firm to spongy; whitish to ochre
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Subtle, generic fungal aroma.
Body Color
BrownOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Leaf or Needle Litter, Dead Woods
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Fairly common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Pipe club
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Typhulaceae
Genus
Typhula
Toxicity and Edibility of Pipe club
Is Pipe club Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
