description Cystoderma amianthinum Overview
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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How good is Cystoderma amianthinum?
Cystoderma amianthinum scores 3.50/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Mushroom category.
What are the best alternatives to Cystoderma amianthinum?
See our alternatives page for Cystoderma amianthinum for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Hygrocybe psittacina, Hygrocybe punicea, Hygrocybe coccinea.
How does Cystoderma amianthinum compare to Hygrocybe psittacina?
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Is Cystoderma amianthinum worth it in 2026?
With a score of 3.50/10, Cystoderma amianthinum is a solid option in Mushroom. See all Mushroom ranked.
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