| Oudemansiella megalospora |
| Formerly named Xerula megalospora and Hymenopellis megalospora. Decomposes dead wood, such as decaying tree roots. This collection (largest cap 3.5cm wide) was found in June growing among maple, oak, poplar and beech trees. Spore print white. The root-like stem is characteristic of the genus. |
| Pleurocystidia. |
| The spores of Oudemansiella megalospora are lemon-shaped (citriniform) and are larger than other Oudemansiella species, up to 23 microns long. Also, note rough and pitted surface. |
| The cheilocystidia of Oudemansiella megalospora usually have a capitate apex. |
| See Hymenopellis megalospora at MushroomExpert.Com |
| See also: Cystidia at MushroomExpert.Com Glossary |
