Corvus Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 Stumped with this shroom as well. I don’t have too many details about it. Presumably found on ground along path in forest. (Think it was birchy here) If any of y’all recognize it, the help would be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvert Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 There is nothing distinctive about it, so impossible to ID from a photo. Maybe Hebeloma? It would be more helpful if you took a spore print before posting ID requests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Posted November 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 Okay thank you. Sorry I don’t have spore prints for this batch of mushrooms I’m posting. I found them on a backpacking trip and was unable to keep them fresh. Thanks for all your help though. You are very knowledgable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvert Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 Glad to help! Do you have a field guide? A book will help with identification. Ask if you need recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Posted November 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 Yes I would love recommendations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvert Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 What part of the world do you live in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Posted November 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 Wisconsin, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvert Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 I've heard Mushrooms Of The Midwest by Kuo and Methven is an excellent field guide, but I don't own it personally. Hopefully some other people chime in with their own recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Posted November 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 Perfect, thank you! I've been using Kuo's website to help with IDing and he is very detailed, so I'll have to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvert Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 They might have it in your local library, if you want to check it out before buying. Kuo's website is a valuable resource, so I assume his book is good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 Looks like a species of Hebeloma to me. Note how the upper stalk is coated in very small shiny flakes. I think that learning the basics of wild mushroom identification begins with having two or three good (current) field guides, for starters. But, getting into subtle distinctions like IDing a Hebeloma mushroom to species will likely push one's abilities beyond what may be obtained from field guides. However --provided that one reads/understands French or is willing to use Google translate-- then "Champignons du Quebec noms Latin" is an excellent source where a quite comprehensive list of NA species is available. (There's quite a bit if technical vocabulary to learn which occasionally makes translating confusing.) Note here how there are 20 species of Hebeloma documented on the "H" page. https://www.mycoquebec.org/bas.php?l=l&trie=H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Posted November 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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