Sprucecone Cap

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Family

Physalacriaceae

Genus

Strobilurus

Species

Strobilurus esculentus (Sprucecone Cap)

Names in Other Languages

German Fichtenzapfenrübling

Similar Species in Strobilurus

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Pinecone Cap

Strobilurus tenacellus

Least Concern

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Russian Conecap

Strobilurus stephanocystis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sprucecone Cap?

The scientific name of Sprucecone Cap is Strobilurus esculentus. It belongs to the genus Strobilurus.

What is the conservation status of Sprucecone Cap?

Sprucecone Cap (Strobilurus esculentus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sprucecone Cap live?

Sprucecone Cap is found in Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.

What family does Sprucecone Cap belong to?

Sprucecone Cap (Strobilurus esculentus) belongs to the genus Strobilurus, which is part of the taxonomic family Physalacriaceae.

Is Sprucecone Cap endangered?

No, Sprucecone Cap (Strobilurus esculentus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Sprucecone Cap belong to?

Sprucecone Cap (Strobilurus esculentus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of Sprucecone Cap?

The closest relatives of Sprucecone Cap in the genus Strobilurus include Pinecone Cap, Russian Conecap.