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Cyptotrama chrysopepla

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

These mushrooms had bright yellow caps and stems that were covered with a granular coating. The stipe had a slight basal swelling. The gills are usually yellow-white, but these had changed to a dull tan from age.

Habitat:

Growing on rotting wood in a mixed forest.

Reference Links:

Cyptotrama chrysopepla - Wikipedia

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PublishedJanuary 1, 2018

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