St Georges mushrooms in November?

[Andy Overall]

Originally Posted by timmyjames

Hi, thanks v much for your feedback. I thought that Clitocybe nebularis was an edible having looked at it on this site - or have i missunderstood? My guide sates that it can be eaten by some but causes upset in others. Interestingly enough, when I look at the ones I took pics of - they are actually somewhat different to the usual ones I find at this site - can they grow side-by-side another species?

Your guide is correct, C. nebularis can cause gastric upsets in some people, not worth it in my book. It can have some variability in form and colour, some appearing more brownish, others more grey. Different species of fungi do grow close to each other though there is very little else this could be to be perfectly honest with you.

Andy

[NickCantle]

Definitely agree with you there Andy in the fact that there's little else it could be- the sheen on the cap which almost shines silver on occasion and the decurrent cream gills are very characteristic of this species, but the size threw me big time.

[timmyjames]

Hi, I can clearly see now the differences to the saint georges having been back to the spot again. Think I have been suffering from some wishfull thinking These are growing in absolutely the same spot, even the same size of ring, that I usually find (what i have previously though to be), St Georges, but in April. i am now wondering if there are two species occupying the same (ring) space or if I have been mistaken with my April ID. I can clearly see the difference in cap colour, although wet/dry picking is often more difficult to spot. Do you think the C Nebularis could be up in April or is more likely there are 2 distinct fungi growing alongside each other and fruiting at different times? Regards - tim

[NickCantle]

I know C. nebularis are pretty common, but I cannot recall seeing them after January or so.