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| Group: Schizophyllum This small group of mushrooms is uniquely recognized by it's split gills. Each gill is split longitudinally into two or more gills!! |
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| Schizophyllum commune
(Split Gill Mushroom)
Found on the Manawatu Gorge Track in Palmerston North growing on dead wood in July, 2000, but can be found year round!! Cap: Fan shaped and small, about 2-4cm wide. Upper surface whitish and covered in small messy hairs. Cap margin has a purple brown tinge and is lobed. Gills: Split longitudinally. Tan to light brown in colour. Well spaced. Spore Print: white. Stem: Short or rudimentary. About 0.5cm long and laterally attached to the cap. Edibility: Too small and tough!! |
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