Felted Twiglet - Tubaria conspersa

Description

A small fungus with yellow-brown cap with white woolly flecks from the remains of the veil.  Gills pale brown, stem pale buff with veil flecks, white tomentose (felty) at base

Similar Species

other Tubaria

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Photograph from top down, in side view and from underneath to show gills and full length of stipe.  Note habitat and substrate.

Habitat

Soil, woody debris and leaf litter, woodchip

UK Status

Widespread and common (Kibby, Vol.4, 2023)

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Species profile

Common names
Felted Twiglet
Species group:
Fungi
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Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
06/11/2025 (Hunt, Graham)
Last record:
06/11/2025 (Hunt, Graham)

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