Neolentinus lepideus - Пилолистник чешуйчатый - Scaly Neolentinus - Schuppiger Neolentinus 7/22/21
Neolentinus lepideus, commonly known as the Scaly Neolentinus, is a mushroom species belonging to the family Gloeophyllaceae. The cap of this mushroom is convex to broadly convex, sometimes becoming flat with age, and measures between 5-20 cm in diameter.
The cap surface is characterized by reddish-brown to dark brown colors and is covered with small scales, giving it a distinctive scaly appearance. The margin of the cap is often slightly incurved when young and becomes wavy with age.
The gills of N. lepideus are adnate to subdecurrent, pale cream in color, and moderately spaced, becoming darker as the mushroom matures.
The stipe of the Scaly Neolentinus is central, cylindrical, and measures 4-12 cm in length and 1-3 cm in diameter. It is often slightly enlarged at the base and is colored pale cream to light brown.
Neolentinus lepideus is a wood-decay fungus, primarily found on the deadwood of coniferous trees, especially pines.
This species has a widespread distribution and has been reported in Europe, North America, and Asia.
The fruiting bodies of N. lepideus can be found from late summer to autumn.
The spores of this mushroom are ellipsoid, hyaline, and measure 5.5-7 x 3-4 micrometers.
While the edibility of Neolentinus lepideus is unknown, it is not considered a choice edible species due to its tough and leathery texture.
Neolentinus lepideus is closely related to Neolentinus cyathiformis, a species that differs mainly in having a more goblet-shaped fruiting body.
The mushroom is called Scaly Neolentinus due to the distinctive scales present on the cap surface.
In summary, Neolentinus lepideus is a wood-decay fungus found on coniferous deadwood, characterized by its scaly cap surface and tough texture. Its edibility is unknown, and it should be conserved due to its ecological importance in breaking down deadwood.
Neolentinus lepideus - Пилолистник чешуйчатый - Scaly Neolentinus - Schuppiger Neolentinus