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Sarcodon spp.?
This amazing small mushroom has super shaggy teeth that hang from the cap. Still searching for a positive id, though believe to be in the Sarcodon genus. Cap; 2 inches, brownish black. Stipe, 1.5-2 inches, brownish black. Teeth hanging like shag carpet, brownish black to grey.
Most likely "soil substrate" growing in deciduous forest.
Spotted in Cumberland Gap NHP.
Spotted on Jul 21, 2013
Submitted on Jul 21, 2013
3 Comments
Nice find.. amazing looking species.
Nice fungus spotting! I wonder how many younger people today would not what shag carpets are?
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