Description
Natural Habitat
- Found in Eastern United States subtropical and temperate hardwood forests
- Grows near decaying matter at base of deciduous trees (oak, maple)
- Climate: 60-70% humidity, temperatures 65-75°F
- Typically appears during spring and fall seasons
Physical Characteristics
- Bell-shaped cap with distinct radial grooves
- Tall, slender stem with prominent ring (annulus)
- Metallic sheen visible under natural light
- Uniquely textured cap surface
- Distinguished by robust stem structure
Microscopic Features
- Color: Purple-brown spores
- Shape: Oval with smooth walls
- Size: 10-12 micrometers in length
- Structure: Distinctive double wall
- Notable feature: Visible pore at one end
- Best viewed at 400x-1000x magnification
Required Notices
- Intended for microscopy research and taxonomic study only
- Specimen images available through authorized research institutions
- Not intended for cultivation purposes
- No shipping to California, Idaho, or Georgia (state regulations)
- For laboratory analysis and educational examination only





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