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Cystoderma amianthinum

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Cystoderma amianthinum, commonly called the earthy or common powdercap, is a small saprotrophic mushroom with an ochre to orange-brown cap covered in granular or mealy scales. It grows on soil among mosses in damp grassland, heathland, forest clearings, and conifer woods across much of the Northern Hemisphere. A pale stem with a fragile granular ring and crowded pale gills helps distinguish it, but identification within the Cystoderma group can be difficult and it is not recommended for eating.

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What is Cystoderma amianthinum commonly called?

Cystoderma amianthinum is commonly called the earthy powdercap or common powdercap. Its ochre to orange-brown cap has a distinctive mealy or granular surface.

Where does Cystoderma amianthinum grow?

It grows on soil among mosses in damp grassland, heathland, forest clearings, and conifer woods. It is a saprotrophic mushroom, meaning it obtains nutrients from decaying organic matter.

What does the cap of Cystoderma amianthinum look like?

The cap is usually ochre, yellow-brown, or orange-brown and covered with fine granular scales. The mushroom is generally small and has a powdery appearance that helps distinguish it from smoother-capped species.

Is Cystoderma amianthinum a true powdercap mushroom?

Yes. It belongs to the genus Cystoderma, whose members are commonly known as powdercaps because of their scaly, mealy caps and often powdery surfaces.

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