Flathead Mushroom

Mushroom that grows about 1 foot tall, has a flat head that is very very hard, depending on maturity, the cap to this mushroom can become as hard as granite although as light as hardwood. This mushroom can break down metallic materials, and will harden even further. Found either on rock surfaces, or growing in Drop Site. This mushroom seems to thrive since the deposits were first made on Korth.

Basic Information

Anatomy

This incredibly hard mushroom grows to around 1 foot tall, with a cap anywhere from 6-18 inches. It's stem hardens as it matures to support the weight of the cap. The cap itself can become harder than granite, while being as light as a hardwood.

Growth Rate & Stages

This mushroom grows very slowly compared to other mushrooms, it takes around 8-10 months for it to reach full maturity.

Ecology and Habitats

This mushroom lives on rock surfaces or even on some metal surfaces within the Drop Sites It struggles to survive on standard soil.

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

These mushrooms are sought after due to their hard caps. Use cases vary widely depending on the need, they make great plates, roofing material, they can even broken down and mixed with soil and water to make a motar material that is very robust.

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Mushrooms

Lifespan

unknown

Average Height

10-12 inches. Cap is 8-16 inches in diamater