Xerula radicata (Oudemansiella radicata)
I have been watching these mushrooms come and go for at least two weeks, but I have never found a good, unchewed on specimen. I finally gave up and just collected these and studied them. They have been growing on and off around an old beech stump. It is notable for its long tap root.
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Xerula radicata (Oudemansiella radicata)
Type: GilledCollection date: 09/28/2008
Name: Xerula radicata (Oudemansiella radicata)
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Description: I have observed this mushroom growing around a beech stump for 2 or 3 weeks. I have been waiting for a good specimen – something likes it and eats it as soon as it comes up. It is a tall brown mushroom. The gills are white and widely spaced. The cap looks wet and glistening. The stem is very long and woody, there is a long tap root.
Edibility: Edible/inedible depends on who you ask
Color: Brown
Size: 5 to 15cm
Cap type: Convex
Gills: Notched Attachment to no attachment
Stem type: Tapering Upward
Flesh: white
Texture: Flesh fibrous
Veil: none
Ring: none
Volva: none
Mycelium:
Spore color: White,cream,yellowish
Habitat: Grows in woods
Habitat2: Grows on the ground attached to wood
Habitat3: Well Rotted Beech
Spore Print
Field Notes
Note: 09/29/2008 Couple of small ones left : 54-80°F : DryTrackbacks
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