Scurfy twiglet
Tubaria furfuracea
A species of Twiglets. Also known as Winter twiglet.
The term 'scurfy' aptly describes this mushroom, meaning 'finely scaled,' a characteristic evident in its caps when viewed closely. This particular species, the scurfy twiglet, thrives on decaying wood, ranging from small twigs to larger mulch in playgrounds. It is not suitable for consumption and is widespread throughout Europe and North America.
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Attributes of Scurfy twiglet
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
2 - 5 cm
Cap
1 - 4 cm wide; convex to flat; orange-brown
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnate to slightly decurrent; brown
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
1 - 5 cm tall, 2 - 4 mm wide; hollow, fibrous, cylindrical; colour similar to cap
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Thin; fragile; pale buff
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Pale rusty-brown
Odor
Slightly mushroomy, not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods, Wood Chips or Mulch
You can find Scurfy twiglet by these plants
Spruces, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Scurfy twiglet
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Tubariaceae
Genus
Twiglets
Toxicity and Edibility of Scurfy twiglet
Is Scurfy twiglet Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
