Taxonomy

Division:

Basidiomycota | - Basidiosporic fungi

Family:

Tricholomataceae

Genus:

Fayodia

Species:

Fayodia leucophylla

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in coniferous forest floors