Nick Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 I found this rather large grouping of mushrooms the other day. The spot where they are yields many different fungi, so I wanted to find out what this kind was. It appears to have a light brownish cap and the underside seems to be pinkish. It has gill-like folds that don't seem to be decurrent. The folds meet with the cap surface at the margin. It was growing in a large spread cluster in dirt. It does not seem to bruise or change when damaged. Nothing particular to note about the smell. I have been trying to spore print it but i'm having trouble. The ones that I collected have dried out and changed to a very pale color, opposed to the brown they started out as Note that its been somewhat colder out now here in northern Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 I think these may be a species of Laccaria. The description of the undersides as "pinkish" supports this proposal. L. laccata is a widespread common species with variable overall appearance. All species of Laccaria are pale-spored mushrooms. If spores are rusty, or rusty-brown, then I'd consider genus Cortinarius. Are there trees nearby? If so, what kind(s)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted January 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Dave W said: I think these may be a species of Laccaria. The description of the undersides as "pinkish" supports this proposal. L. laccata is a widespread common species with variable overall appearance. All species of Laccaria are pale-spored mushrooms. If spores are rusty, or rusty-brown, then I'd consider genus Cortinarius. Are there trees nearby? If so, what kind(s)? There are mostly Oak trees around, I don't know why the mushroom wont drop spores. Ill keep trying, I might switch it for another and see if that one will yield a proper spore print. I have also upgraded to tin foil as that will hopefully yield a more precise color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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