Fungus · GBIF taxon 2527302
Pinewood Gingertail
Xeromphalina campanellaAlso known as Golden Trumpet, Bell Omphalina
Pinewood gingertails are tiny, bell-shaped mushrooms that sprout in dense, gregarious clusters on decaying coniferous wood and decaying stumps across northern temperate forests. Their translucent, orange-brown caps feature deep radial striations and sunken centers that echo their bright yellow gills underneath. These hardy decomposers break down complex wood compounds, playing a vital role in recycling nutrients through evergreen ecosystems.
FungusWood-DecayerClusters
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Saprotrophic (decomposing wood)
Predators
- Fungal Gnats
- Slugs
- Springtails
ThreatsDeforestation and clear-cutting of old-growth forests
HabitatsConiferous forests, pine logs, rotting stumps
Life spanMycelium lives perennially; fruiting bodies last several days
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderAgaricales
- FamilyMycenaceae
- GenusXeromphalina
- SpeciesXeromphalina campanella
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Many wild mushrooms have toxic look-alikes; never ingest wild fungi based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
- Habitat Check: Look for dense troops growing directly out of moist pine, fir, or spruce stumps and logs.
- Stem Detail: Examine the base of the stem for dark brown velvety hairs characteristic of this genus.
- Spore Print: Place a mature cap on white paper to observe its pale yellowish spore print.
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