Green earth tongues
Microglossum viride
A species of Microglossum.
Known as the Green Stem Tongue (Microglossum viride), and previously identified as Geoglossum viride or Leptoglossum viride, this fungal species belongs to the Erdzungsverwandten family. While occasionally called Green Earth Tongue, it's worth noting that the term 'Erdzungen' is typically reserved for species within the genus Geoglossum.
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Attributes of Green earth tongues
Height
1 - 2.5 cm
Cap
6-26 mm high, 1-6 mm across; cylindric, flattened; bright to dull green; bald
Stem
9-21 mm long; 1-3 mm wide
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Scaly
Flesh
Whitish to greenish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Odorless or not distinctive.
Body Color
Green
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Mosses, Leaf or Needle Litter
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Not common
Endangered Species
Yes
Scientific Classification of Green earth tongues
Phylum
Sac fungi
Class
Geoglossomycetes
Order
Geoglossales
Family
Earth tongues
Genus
Microglossum
Toxicity and Edibility of Green earth tongues
Is Green earth tongues Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
