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Xerula radicata (Relhan) Dörfelt Deep root mushroom, rooting shank
Deep root mushrooms are natives of North America and Europe. Identification: These mushrooms have tall, thin stalks, 1¾-8" (5-20 cm), and robust root systems which extend 8-10" (20-25 cm) underground. Stems lack a ring, and there is no veil. They live on rotting deciduous wood (especially beech), though they usually appear to be growing in the ground, deriving their nutrition from buried wood. The caps are 1-4" (3-10 cm) in diameter, yellow or olive-brown, with wide, white gills. They produce white, cream-colored, or yellowish spore prints. Comprehensive identification is a bit of a challenge—see Michael Kuo's site for details. Medical: Deep root mushrooms have antihypertensive, antifungal, and antitumor effects. Edibility: Technically edible. Apparently non-poisonous, but not tasty. Online References:
Michael Kuo's MushroomExpert.com (Xerula) Medicinal Mushrooms: Investigating Bioactive Compounds from Kingdom Fungi Www.naturephoto-cz.com (great photo) The Mushroom Hunter (more great photos)
Agaricus radicatus Relhan Collybia radicans P. Kumm. Collybia radicata (Relhan) Quél. Gymnopus radicatus (Relhan) Gray Mucidula radicata (Relhan) Boursier Mucidula radicata f. marginata Konrad & Maubl. Oudemansiella radicata (Relhan) Singer Oudemansiella radicata var. marginata (Konrad & Maubl.) Bon & Dennis Xerula radicata var. marginata (Konrad & Maubl.) ined.
Xerula radicata description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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9/23/2007 · Milford, Pennsylvania
9/23/2007 · Milford, Pennsylvania
9/23/2007 · Milford, Pennsylvania
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