Taxonomy

Division:

Basidiomycota | - Basidiosporic fungi

Family:

Tricholomataceae

Genus:

Omphalina

Species:

Omphalina velutina

USDA Symbol:

OMVE2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, well-drained sandy soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in mossy, forested areas