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Arrhenia epichysium

Arrhenia epichysium is a species of omphalinoid mushroom which occurs on rotten logs. Its cap is a nondescript brownish gray which starts out button-shaped, but becomes funnel-shaped with maturity. Mature specimens also have decurrent gills, meaning they extend down the stipe.


Arrhenia epichysium, trio of immature mushrooms emerging from old, mossy wood. Focus-stacked composite of 128 exposures at 2x lifesize. Eldorado National Forest, Amador County, California, USA.
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Arrhenia epichysium, low-angle view clearly showing the intricate gill structure of these young, omphalinoid mushrooms. Focus-stacked composite of 35 exposures at lifesize magnification. Eldorado National Forest, Amador County, California, USA.
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