description Laccaria laccata Overview
Laccaria laccata, commonly called the deceiver, is a small mycorrhizal mushroom found in woodland and other habitats across much of the Northern Hemisphere. It forms associations with tree roots and has a thin, often reddish-brown or orange-brown cap whose shape and color can change substantially with age and moisture. That variation makes field identification difficult. It has been reported as edible, although it is not usually considered a choice food mushroom.
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What does Laccaria laccata look like?
Laccaria laccata usually has a thin reddish-brown or orange-brown cap. The cap can change shape and color with age and weather, which contributes to its common name, the deceiver.
Where does Laccaria laccata grow?
The deceiver is found in woodland across much of the Northern Hemisphere. It forms associations with tree roots rather than feeding only on dead wood.
Why is Laccaria laccata called the deceiver?
Its appearance can vary considerably as it ages or dries, especially in cap color and shape. That variability can make the same species look different in different conditions.
Is Laccaria laccata mycorrhizal?
Yes. It is a mycorrhizal mushroom that forms associations with tree roots, exchanging fungal nutrients and water for plant-derived sugars.
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