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2 x rather non-descript fungi for ID if possible. (1 Viewer)

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Rudegar

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The first LBM has no real redeeming features except that the end of the stipe is reddish. Spores white, smooth, almond shaped measuring about 8x4 um. The other has globular spores, also white, with tiny warts. Shows some characteristics of a deceiver but seems rather big at about 5cms, with quite a short stipe. They were both in the leaf litter of an oak/birch copse.
Any help appreciated.
 

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Hi Colin,

Very nice images.

The lack of veil coupled with free gills is a pointer towards Gymnopus/Marasmius. It's Gymnopus peronatus Wood Woolly Foot.

The second is a Russula. If you mount the spores in iodine, their spines should be amyloid (=they become dark blue). I guess it's one of the species in the R.foetans group. Don't suppose you noticed any peculiar smells?

Cheers,
Nick
 
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Hi Nick. I'm way off the mark again as usual.

The second one didn't quite look to me like a russula should. Although there was a russula quite nearby and on checking they do seem to have similar spores - Could this yellow one possibly be r.foetens as well?
I didn't smell it I'm afraid - shall have to remember to add this to my repertoire in the future!
Colin
 

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Hi Colin,

I wouldn't be surprised if it's the same species, though I wouldn't want to call them R.foetans for sure, especially without notes on the smell (R.foetans has a distinctive, fishy smell)

Cheers,
Nick
 
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