Help with Fungi IDs

[tigger]

Hi

I found both of these on the edge of Upton Heath, Dorset today in a mixed coniferous and deciduous wet wood.

1.
A large specimen at least 10cm across - A Boletales of some form?? Are the dark splodges on the stem caused by the spores or is this the actual colour of the stem?

2.
This was a large fungi, at least 20cm+ across Russula delica, the Milk-white Russula???

Thanks. Jane

[wildlifesnapper]

Hi,

the first one looks like Leccinum scabrum - Brown Birch Bolete
The dark bits are scales on the stem which is the normal colour.

neil

[tigger]

Thanks Neil... I think you are right. Plenty of birch around.

Any idea on the 2nd one?

[wildlifesnapper]

Originally Posted by tigger

Any idea on the 2nd one?

No, sorry, It's gone well past its best
The white colour could be from another mould/fungus growing on it.

neil

[BROCSMAN]

How about Leucopaxillus Giganteum?

[KeenTeen17]

indeed the 1st one is leccinum scabrum. I have seen that so many times this year!

I thought the second one could be a russula.

[tigger]

I think 2 is a russula as well...delica?

[fairplay]

Oh dear, dear me, - it's Leucopaxillus giganteus - how many more times ?!

Neil.

[tigger]

I'd be pleased if it was Leucopaxillus giganteus... as I believe it's not that common.... but it was found in a woodland, and I believe this fungi is normally found in fields. Also it is not "tube like", more "dipped". Could you explain "why" you think this is definately leucopaxillus gigbanteus fairplay? Thanks. It would help a beginner like me a lot to know how you got to your ID.

[fairplay]

Hi Tigger,

Just an 'educated guess' as I have seen this species quite a few times.
The gills for L. giganteus are cream coloured and would go this colour in an old specimen, also I believe R. delica always stays slightly 'inrolled' (cap edge) even when old.

You could just crush the gills - if they're brittle and crumbly, then I've made a fool of myself ! (Do this preferably when everybody's on the 2 day Clumber foray next weekend, then people won't know what a pratt I am !)

Neil.