Christina's rootshank
Phaeocollybia christinae (Fr.) R.Heim
Edibility
Edibility unknown — do not eat
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Photos
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Photo: Nat Gorka. CC-BY. Source (inaturalist) -
Photo: Mike Mulqueen. CC0. Source (inaturalist) -
Photo: martin_livezey. CC-BY. Source (inaturalist) -
Photo: Mike Mulqueen. CC0. Source (inaturalist)
Lookalikes
No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.
Season
When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.
The highlighted bar is the current month.
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| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 12 |
| June | 17 |
| July | 43 |
| August | 54 |
| September | 38 |
| October | 68 |
| November | 7 |
| December | 0 |
Where it is found
States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.
- Massachusetts 24 records · Foraging rules
- Quebec 6 records · Foraging rules
- North Carolina 5 records · Foraging rules
- West Virginia 4 records · Foraging rules
- Virginia 3 records · Foraging rules
- Minnesota 1 records · Foraging rules
- New York 1 records · Foraging rules
- Pennsylvania 1 records · Foraging rules
- British Columbia 1 records · Foraging rules
About
Phaeocollybia christinae, commonly known as Christina's rootshank, is a species of fungus in the family Cortinariaceae. Found in the woodlands of Europe and eastern North America, it typically grows in sandy soil near conifer trees, especially spruce. The fruit bodies are characterized by a brownish cap with a pointed umbo, and a long stem that extends deeply into the soil.
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