Panellus longinquus
Species of fungus
Panellus longinquus is a saprotrophic fungus in the family Porotheleaceae, known for its delicate, pink to grey fruiting bodies. It grows on decaying wood in temperate forests and is distributed across the Southern Hemisphere and parts of North America.
Taxonomy
The species was first described as Agaricus longinquus by Miles Joseph Berkeley in 1847. It has since undergone several taxonomic revisions, including placements in the genera Panellus and Pleurotopsis. In 2012, it was reclassified into the genus Scytinotus, before returning to Panellus.
Description
The fruiting bodies of Panellus longinquus are small and delicate, with caps ranging from 30–50 mm (1.2–2.0 inches) in width. The coloration varies from grey to pink as the mushroom ages. Its gelatinous texture suggests an adaptation to moist environments, which are characteristic of its native habitats. The stipe is short and stout, with a velvety to fibrillose surface. The pileus is cream to pale orange-brown, typically growing on the underside of decaying logs.
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