MUSHROOMS
Silky Piggyback
Assisted identification only. Never eat anything without an expert’s confirmation.
8–20 mmCap
Fungus with a cap of 8–20 mm. Grows in forests and on the tundra. Spore print white. Feeds on decaying organic matter.
There are 8 observations of Silky Piggyback in Québec, mostly in Outaouais, Laurentides and Montérégie, and it has been reported in 5 of the 17 regions.
Where to see it
Habitat
ForestMario Hains
TundraMartin Tuchscherer
