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Xeromphalina campanella [ Basidiomycetes > Agaricales > Tricholomataceae > Xeromphalina . . . ] by Michael Kuo The tiny yellowish to orangish cap with a central depression, the gills running down the stem, the white spore print, and the growth pattern (in dense clusters on decaying conifer wood) distinguish Xeromphalina campanella. It is nearly impossible to separate from Xeromphalina kauffmanii, which grows in clusters on decaying hardwood logs--so, unless you are sure of the log's identity (conifer-hardwood-wise), you will need to measure spores to be sure which species you have found. I have no information on the edibility of Xeromphalina campanella, but it is so tiny that eating it would probably not cross anyone's mind. I don't recommend it as an edible. Description: Ecology: Saprobic on the dead wood of conifers; typically in dense clusters on stumps and logs, but occasionally alone or gregariously; nearly year-round, especially in warmer climates; widely distributed in North America. Cap: 1-2.5 cm; convex, becoming broadly convex with a central depression and an "arched" margin; smooth; dry; lined on the margin when wet; brownish yellow, rusty, yellowish, or orangish; usually darker towards the center; fading. Gills: Running down the stem; fairly distant; usually with many cross-veins; pale yellow or orangish. Stem: 1-5 cm long; 1-3 mm thick; more or less equal; smooth; yellowish above, darker below; smooth above, finely hairy at the base; rather wiry and tough. Flesh: Insubstantial. Taste: Mild; odor not distinctive. Spore Print: White. Microscopic Features: Spores 5-8 x 3-4 µ; smooth; elliptical; amyloid. REFERENCES: (Bataille ex Fries) Kühner & Maire, 1934. (Smith, 1949; Smith, Smith & Weber, 1979; Arora, 1986; Phillips, 1991/2005; Lincoff, 1992; Roody, 2003.) Herb. Kuo 08120303, 10200702. Further Online Information: Xeromphalina campanella at MykoWeb |
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