Pinewood Gingertail
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Pinewood Gingertail
xeromphalina campanella
The Pinewood Gingertail is a bright orange mushroom that looks like a little bell! It grows on decaying wood, helping nature recycle nutrients.
Habitat: Found in pine forests, often on decaying wood.
Appearance
The Pinewood Gingertail has a tiny, bell-shaped cap, often bright orange-yellow fading to reddish-brown. Its thin stem is the same fiery color, and the gills underneath are distinctively ribbed, radiating like spokes on a wheel.
KingdomFungiPhylumBasidiomycotaClassAgaricomycetesOrderAgaricalesFamilyMycenaceaeGenusXeromphalina
Category
FungiRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Despite being tiny, these fungi are mighty forest recyclers.
Look closely at its gills; they look like tiny bicycle spokes!
Their scientific name, campanella, means 'little bell' in Latin.
You might spot them growing in huge clusters, like a mushroom party!
Special abilities
Ability
Glow Power
Pinewood Gingertail can glow faintly in the dark because it has special chemicals that create light without heat.
Ability
Wood Eater
Pinewood Gingertail has powerful enzymes that help them break down tough dead wood, recycling nutrients back into the forest soil.
Ability
Tough Stem
Pinewood Gingertail has a remarkably wiry stem that helps them stand upright, even after drying out.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 1-6 cm
- Edibility
- inedible
- Cap Diameter
- 0.5-2.5 cm
- Growth Substrate
- wood
- Season
- Spring to fall
- Spore Color
- White
Ecological connections
depends on
Eastern White Pine
Pinus strobus
Decomposes dead wood from this conifer species.
depends on
White Spruce
Picea glauca
Breaks down fallen logs and stumps of this tree.
eaten by
Common Fungus Gnat
Bradysia difformis
Larvae of this gnat sometimes feed on fungal tissue.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Decomposer
Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
Forest Ginger MushroomGlow-in-the-Dark FungusOrange Bell Mushroom
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not touch or eat wild mushrooms without adult supervision.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Pinewood Gingertail?
1-6 cm
Is Pinewood Gingertail edible?
inedible
How big is Pinewood Gingertail?
0.5-2.5 cm
Where is Pinewood Gingertail usually found?
Found in pine forests, often on decaying wood.
What does Pinewood Gingertail grow on?
wood
When is Pinewood Gingertail in season?
Spring to fall
What color are Pinewood Gingertail spores?
White
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