Sunray Sawtooth
Heliocybe sulcata
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Description
The Sunray Sawtooth (Heliocybe sulcata) is a widely distributed decomposer of wood (especially quaking aspen) that can be found from April to September.
The cap is distinctively pleated, with reddish scales in the center that form ridges on the top of the pleats toward the margin.
The gills are white, serrated, and are attached to the stem or pulling away from it. It's not uncommon to find two caps fused at together towards the base of the stem.
The spore print is whitish.
June 16th, 2024 Field Notes - Niobrara Valley Preserve
Spore Print: whitish
References
Kalichman, J. (2023). Names - Agaricus & Agaricales. Retrieved September 6, 2024, from Agaric.us website: https://agaric.us/common_names/names.html
Kuo, M. (2019, September). Heliocybe sulcata. Retrieved from the MushroomExpert.Com Web site: http://www.mushroomexpert.com/heliocybe_sulcata.html
Created March 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM and last updated March 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM