Gymnopilus bellulus explained

Gymnopilus bellulus is a species of mushroom in the family Hymenogastraceae. It was given its current name by American mycologist Murrill in 1917.^[1] It is odorless, bitter in taste, and regarded as inedible.^[2]

Description

The cap is 1to in diameter,^[3] and yellow to brown in color.^[4] The gills are yellow and turn brownish with age. The stipe is red-brown.

Habitat and distribution

Gymnopilus bellulus has been found on conifer stumps and logs in the Northern United States, Tennessee, and Canada from June to January.^[3] It also occurs in Europe.

See also

List of Gymnopilus species

External links

• Index Fungorum

Notes and References

1. Murrill WA. . 1917 . Gymnopilus . North American Flora . 10 . 193–215.
2. Book: Miller Jr., Orson K.. North American Mushrooms: A Field Guide to Edible and Inedible Fungi. Miller. Hope H.. FalconGuide. 2006. 978-0-7627-3109-1. Guilford, CN. 294. Orson K. Miller Jr..
3. Book: Hesler LR. . North American Species of Gymnopilus (Mycologia Memoir Series: No 3) . Lubrecht & Cramer Ltd . Knoxville, Tennessee . 1969 . 37–38 . 0-945345-39-9.
4. Book: Trudell. Steve. Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest. Ammirati. Joe. Timber Press. 2009. 978-0-88192-935-5. Timber Press Field Guides. Portland, OR. 181.