Snowy oysterling
Cheimonophyllum candidissimum
Table of Contents
Observations
Practical Data
Sensory, Occurrence, Shape, and Coloring of Cheimonophyllum candidissimum
Sensory
Edibility
Poorly Edible
Taste
Mild
Smell
Mushroom-Like
Occurrence
Rarity
Rare
Season
September - November
Growth
Woods
Shape
Group
Gill Mushroom
Size
1 to 4 cm
Cap
Umbrella-Like
Stem Surface
Flaky
Spore Donor
Adnate Decurrent
Coloring
Cap
White
Flesh
White
Gills
White
Stem
White
Spore Dust
White
Research Data
Etymology and Classification of Cheimonophyllum candidissimum
Etymology
| Scientific name | Cheimonophyllum candidissimum |
|---|---|
| Gender | Neuter |
| Status of name | Legitimate |
| Type of name | Combination |
| Rank | Species |
| Year of publication | 1955 |
| Authors | R. Singer |
Classification
- Fungi
- Dikarya
- Basidiomycota
- Agaricomycotina
- Agaricomycetes
- Agaricomycetidae
- Agaricales
- Cyphellaceae
- Cheimonophyllum
Description
Description of Cheimonophyllum candidissimum
Occurrence and Growth
Cheimonophyllum candidissimum (English: Snowy oysterling) is a rare mushroom that grows mainly on woods. Its main season begins in September and ends in November.
Woods
Edibility, Taste and Smell
Cheimonophyllum candidissimum is poorly edible. The mushroom tastes mild. Its smell can be described as mushroom-like.
Poorly edible
Mild taste
Mushroom-like smell
Shape and Surface
Cheimonophyllum candidissimum commonly measures from 1 to 4 cm. The cap is shaped umbrella-like. The stem surface is flaky. The spore donor can be described as adnate and decurrent.
Umbrella-like cap
Flaky stem surface
Adnate spore donor
Decurrent spore donor
Coloring
The cap of Cheimonophyllum candidissimum is frequently colored white. The color of the flesh is often white. The gills of Cheimonophyllum candidissimum are regularly colored white. The stem is often colored white. The spore dust is frequently colored white.
Etymology and Classification
Cheimonophyllum candidissimum (Gender: Neuter) was scientifically described by R. Singer and effectively published in 1955. The name Cheimonophyllum candidissimum is of type combination. Cheimonophyllum candidissimum has the status legitimate.
The scientific classification of Cheimonophyllum candidissimum is Fungi, Dikarya, Basidiomycota, Agaricomycotina, Agaricomycetes, Agaricomycetidae, Agaricales, Cyphellaceae, Cheimonophyllum. For further information, please see R. Singer (1955, p. 417).
Synonyms
Cheimonophyllum candidissimum is also known for its latin synonyms Pleurotus oregonensis, Pleurotus candidissimus, Pleurotellus candidissimus, Nothopanus candidissimus, Geopetalum oregonense, Geopetalum candidissimum, Dendrosarcus candidissimus, Agaricus candidissimus.
References
Singer, R. 1955. Type studies on Basidiomycetes VIII. Sydowia. 9(1-6):367-431
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