Kingdom Fungi Subclass Hymenomycetes Family Marasmiaceae Scientific name Rhodocollybia butyracea Rank Species | Division Basidiomycota Order Agaricales Genus Rhodocollybia Higher classification Rhodocollybia | |
Similar Rhodocollybia, Collybia, Gymnopus dryophilus, Spindleshank, Clitocybe odora | ||
Rhodocollybia butyracea, common name Buttery Collybia, is a species of fungus in the Marasmiaceae family of mushrooms.
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Rhodocollybia butyracea fungi kingdom
Description
The cap of this mushroom is 2 to 10 cm across. It is convex and becomes broadly convex or almost flat. When fresh, this species is smooth and moist. It has a reddish-brown colour fading to cinnamon.
The gills are either free from the stem, or narrowly attached. They range from close to crowded and are whitish. Occasionally, they develop a pinkish tone as they age, and often form fine, jagged edges.
The stem is up to 10 cm long and 1 cm thick. It is normally somewhat club-shaped. It can either be moist or dry
The flesh of this species is white. There is no distinctive odor or taste.
The spores are pale yellowish, pale pinkish, or white.
Ecology
This species is saprobic. It decomposes litter from conifers, usually that of the Pinus genus, and occasionally hardwoods.
Habitat
Rhodocollybia butyracea is quite widely distributed in North America.
Edibility
This mushroom is edible, but unsubstantial.
