Crepidotus cinnabarinus explained

Crepidotus cinnabarinus is a species of saprophytic fungus in the family Crepidotaceae with a stipeless sessile cap distributed in North America and Europe.[1] It is highly conspicuous and often found on fallen branches and rotting trunks of broad leafed trees. In England it appears from late summer to autumn.[2]

Description

Bright orangish red, the cap (pileus) of C. cinnabarinus is generally about 2 to 18mm in diameter and is convex, shell or fan shaped with a finely down felted surface when fresh, especially at its base, becoming minutely pitted or more or less bald and dry. The margin is irregular to fibrous and initially inrolled.[3] [2]

Coloured pale brown with a red-orange edge, are crowded and adnexed.[2]

× 5.5–6/5 μm in size.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cortinarius cinnabarinus . Fr. Discover Life. 2022-06-21.
  2. Book: Buczacki. Stefan . Shields . Chris . Ovenden . Denys . Collins Fungi Guide . 2012 . Harper Collins. Crepidotus cinnabarinus. 9780007466481. London. Stefan Buczacki.
  3. Web site: Crepidotus cinnabarinus . Mushroom expert. 2022-06-21.