Coltricia species can be found in forested soil along woodland trails during the summer. The species collected for this study is an undescribed North American species going under the cryptic name Coltricia sp-IN01. It has a circular shape in outline (from the top down) and is navel-shaped, sunken in the center, or somewhat funnel shaped. The flesh is quite thin and flexible. The tooth-shaped reproductive surface on the bottom of the cap provide a unique distinguishing feature along with its central stem and terrestrial habit.

Stay tuned for more details once it gets described.

August 16th, 2023 Field Notes - Indian Cave State Park:

Growing gregariously on soil in open (but well shaded) mixed oak/hickory woodland. North-facing slope.

• Pileipellis: iridescent, hirsute at center, enrolled margin which is violet
• Hyminum: irregular pores with diff growing through; bruising dark red
• Stipe: subtomentose.
• Smell: strong