Catathelesma ventricosum (fruiting body) in Howard Co., Maryland (10/3/2008).
Photo by
Wesley Earp
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Catathelesma ventricosum (fruiting body showing lower ring) in Howard Co., Maryland (9/28/2009).
Photo by
Joanne Solem
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Catathelesma ventricosum (gills and upper ring) in Howard Co., Maryland (9/28/2009).
Photo by
Joanne Solem
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Spores collected from a Catathelasma ventricosum specimen in Howard Co., Maryland (10/3/2008). Elliptical, smooth; measured 7.1-9.1 X 4.5-6.1 microns.
Photo by
Robert Solem
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26 Records
Status
Found solitary or in groups on ground in coniferous or mixed forests.
Description
Cap: White to gray-brown, dry, smooth, becoming patchy with concentric fibril rings; margin light, inrolled, usually with bits of partial veil; flesh white, thick. Gills: White, decurrent, close. Stalk: White above double ring, brownishj-yellow below; tapers down, usually mostly buried; ring and veil remnants usually prominent. Usually, a short, squat fruiting body (J. Solem, pers. comm.).
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Catathelesma ventricosum (fruiting body) in Howard Co., Maryland (10/3/2008).
Media by
Wesley Earp.
Catathelesma ventricosum (fruiting body showing lower ring) in Howard Co., Maryland (9/28/2009).
Media by
Joanne Solem.
Catathelesma ventricosum (gills and upper ring) in Howard Co., Maryland (9/28/2009).
Media by
Joanne Solem.
Spores collected from a Catathelasma ventricosum specimen in Howard Co., Maryland (10/3/2008). Elliptical, smooth; measured 7.1-9.1 X 4.5-6.1 microns.
Media by
Robert Solem.