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Rickenella fibula, commonly known as the Orange Moss Agaric, is a small saprophytic mushroom often found growing among mosses. It is characterized by its bright orange color and small size.
How to Identify
- Cap
- Convex to flattened, bright orange, smooth and sometimes translucent when moist.
- Gills
- Decurrent (running down the stem), widely spaced, and pale orange to yellowish.
- Stem
- Thin, wiry, and orange, often darker towards the base. It is typically 1 to 4 cm long and very slender.
- Flesh
- Thin and fragile, with a similar color to the cap.
- Fruiting body
- Small and delicate, typically 0.5 to 2 cm in diameter.
- Habitat
- Grows among mosses in damp environments, often in woodlands or grassy areas.
Key Facts
- Cap surfaces: Smooth
- Growth Form: Saprophytic
- Spore Print: White
- Body color: Orange
- Odor: Indistinct
- Flesh bruises: No bruising
- Height: 1-4 cm
- Cap Diameter: 0.5-2 cm
- Nutrient gathering: Saprophytic
Safe
SafeRickenella fibula is not considered toxic, but due to its small size, it is not typically consumed.
Quick Check
- Odor: Not distinctive
- Fruiting: Among mosses
- Substrate: Moss
Where to Find
Woodlands
Common in damp woodlands with abundant moss growth.
Grassy Areas
Can also be found in grassy areas where mosses are present.
Finding Tips
Look for Moss
Focus your search in areas with thick moss cover, especially in damp or shaded locations.
Check After Rain
These mushrooms are more likely to appear after periods of rain when conditions are moist.
Similar Species
Galerina marginata
mushroom
Also known as: Funeral Bell
Scientific Classification
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Hygrophoraceae
- Genus
- Rickenella
Storage Information
- Max Temperature: N/A
- Freezing duration: N/A
- Min Temperature: 2-4°C
- Refrigeration: 1-2 days (but not recommended due to their fragility)
How to Clean
Not typically cleaned due to their small size and delicate nature. If necessary, gently brush off any debris.
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