MUSHROOMS

Crystal Brain Fungus

Myxarium nucleatum

Mushrooms
Native
Crystal Brain Fungus, photo 1 of 5
Crystal Brain Fungus, photo 2 of 5
Crystal Brain Fungus, photo 3 of 5

Assisted identification only. Never eat anything without an expert’s confirmation.

2–20 mmDiameter

Fungus 2–20 mm across. Feeds on decaying organic matter.

There are 24 observations of Crystal Brain Fungus in Québec, mostly in Outaouais, Laval and Montérégie, and it has been reported in 6 of the 17 regions. They peak in May, June and October and become rare in January, March and December.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Outaouais11
  2. Laval4
  3. Montérégie4
  4. Laurentides2
  5. Capitale-Nationale2
  6. Mauricie1

Grows on

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