The biology department at Southern Oregon University confirmed that the mushroom was a unique discovery.

[1] The mushroom's stipe appears to be quite strong, and is anchored up to 1.6 feet (0.5 m) deep in sediment, in order to stand up to the fast-moving river currents where it is primarily found.

A study done in 2014 by one of the original authors of the discovery paper showed that this species only produces sporocarps when completely submerged under cold water.

[3] The mushroom is also found growing on land on either grassy banks or on gravel or water-logged wood next to the river.

[3] Though not enough is known about the species to consider it edible, scientist assume that it is a food source for small insects in the river.