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Chlorociboria aeruginascens is a saprobic fungus that causes green staining of wood. The small, cup-shaped apothecia (fruiting bodies) are typically found on decaying branches, often in damp woodland environments. The green color is due to the pigment xylindein.
How to Identify
- Cap
- Small, cup-shaped apothecium, typically 0.2-0.5 cm in diameter. Bright green color.
- Gills
- Absent (Apothecium)
- Stem
- Short, stubby stem may be present, but often the apothecia are sessile (directly attached to the substrate).
- Flesh
- Thin, green.
- Fruiting body
- Small, cup-shaped, bright green.
- Habitat
- Decaying wood, especially in damp woodlands.
Key Facts
- Cap surfaces: Smooth
- Growth Form: Cup-shaped apothecium
- Spore Print: Pale greenish
- Body color: Bright green
- Odor: Not distinctive
- Flesh bruises: N/A
- Height: Very short, typically less than 0.5 cm
- Cap Diameter: 0.2-0.5 cm
- Nutrient gathering: Saprobic
Safe
SafeNot considered toxic, but not typically consumed due to its small size and habitat.
Quick Check
- Odor: Not distinctive
- Fruiting: Small, green cup-shaped apothecia
- Substrate: Decaying wood
Where to Find
Woodland areas
Decaying branches in damp woodlands.
Finding Tips
Visual Inspection
Look for small, bright green cup-shaped fungi on fallen branches.
Examine Wood
Check for green-stained wood, which indicates the presence of the fungus even if fruiting bodies are not visible.
Similar Species
Other small, green cup fungi (rare)
Mushroom
Also known as: None
Scientific Classification
- Phylum
- Ascomycota
- Class
- Leotiomycetes
- Order
- Leotiales
- Family
- Chlorociboriaceae
- Genus
- Chlorociboria
Storage Information
- Max Temperature: N/A
- Freezing duration: N/A
- Min Temperature: N/A
- Refrigeration: N/A
How to Clean
Not typically consumed.
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