Kimon Posted November 18, 2019 Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 Hi all, i found these mushrooms at a pine forest. Altitude no more than 300m, under a small tree, next to the remains of a trunk. White, with light brown gills. On the stem there is something like a veil. There were several mushrooms of the same kind, in different growth stages. I think this ''ring'' was covering the gills, as can be seen in picture number 3. The biggest mushroom was about 10cm long, with a 6-7 cm cap. My guess is that they are Agaricus Silvicola... In general, i d say i am pretty weary of agarica shrooms, as i am never 100% of their id, therefore i am very reluctant to pick them. Maybe it is time to make a proper spore print... Regarding the last picture, i took it because i saw that the ground was covered with a white thing (there was heavy rainfall the previous night). Could this white thing be mycelium? Has it reached the surface? Thanks in advance for any suggestions...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted November 18, 2019 Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 The first several photos show what appears to be a species of Agaricus. Difficult to be precise about the species. Spore print will only confirm genus in this case. A. silvicola is a good proposal, but as you say, these can be difficult to pin down. Did you check the smell? Bottom photo shows what appears to be a species of Mycena. I don't know what the white stuff is. Good idea to photograph undersides of mushrooms meant for ID discussion. Also, the base of the stalk, which may need to be excavated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimon Posted November 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 Smelling it has not occured to me. Yes, i ll smell it tomorrow morning (i ll go again for my morning walk). I didn't want to uproot them for no reason, thats why i havent checked the bottom... However, the photo before the last one shows it clearly has no bottom ring. Anyway, thanks for the answer. Agaricus it is, so no picking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Posted November 18, 2019 Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 A number of Agaricus are edible and commercially produced by the way. Just a mention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimon Posted November 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 Yes that is true. I went this morning again and they keep growing happily But i do not think i will pick them. Besides, i am full of last week's Lactarius... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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