Spotted toughshank
Rhodocollybia maculata
A species of Rhodocollybia.
The mottled toughshank (Rhodocollybia maculata) is a rather unremarkably appearing fungus found extensively throughout North America. Its name originates from the brown or cinnamon-colored spots that adorn the caps of older specimens, while younger ones might be largely unblemished. This mushroom flourishes on decaying wood or fallen leaves.
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Attributes of Spotted toughshank
Cap Diameter
5 - 12 cm
Height
5 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 6 cm across; convex or flat; white, cinnamon spots
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gills
Adnexed; very crowded; white, rusty spots
Gill Attachment
Free to Attached
Stem
Stem 5 - 7 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; white, cinnamon to rusty spots
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
White; unchanging when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White, slightly pinkish
Odor
Slightly sweetish or non-distinctive.
Body Color
BrownWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods, On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Spotted toughshank by these plants
Spruces, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Spotted toughshank
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Marasmiaceae
Genus
Rhodocollybia
Toxicity and Edibility of Spotted toughshank
Is Spotted toughshank Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
