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Douglas-Fir Cone Mushroom (Strobilurus trullisatus)

As the common name suggests, Douglas-fir cone mushrooms (Strobilurus trullisatus) grow almost exclusively out the of old, decaying pine cones from Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii). Other mushroom species, such as the earpick fungus (Auriscalpium vulgare), also emerge from Doug fir cones, but S. trullisatus is readily identified by its thin, mostly yellow stipe, which transitions to white just below the white cap.


Douglas-fir cone mushroom (Strobilurus trullisatus). Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park, Amador County, California, USA.
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Douglas-fir cone mushroom (Strobilurus trullisatus), low-angle view showing the gill structure and mycelial fibers. Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park, Amador County, California, USA.
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