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Christina's rootshank
Phaeocollybia christinae
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About
Phaeocollybia christinae, commonly known as Christina's rootshank, is a species of fungus in the family Cortinariaceae. Found in the woodlands of Europe and eastern North America, it typically grows in sandy soil near conifer trees, especially spruce. The fruit bodies are characterized by a brownish cap with a pointed umbo, and a long stem that extends deeply into the soil.
- Family
- Hymenogastraceae
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- Name
- Phaeocollybia christinae
- Slug
- phaeocollybia-christinae
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Hymenogastraceae
- Genus
- Phaeocollybia
- Species
- christinae
- Wikidata QID
- Q76842
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 28
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