is this Laccaria laccata ??

[kiltoncomp]

foung growing on moss/grass in oak woodland among fallen oak leaves,
the colour of the gills and the stipe suggest Laccari sp, the larger cap measures approx 60mm diam,
the small pale one was growing under the cap of the larger one(see the dark mark on gills to left of pictue)would that account for difference in colour of caps?)

any suggestions ??





Brian.

[Chris Yeates]

hi

it certainly looks like a Laccaria and almost certainly laccata

but - and you're gonna hate me for saying this - to be absolutely sure you need to check the spores . . .

best wishes

Chris

[kiltoncomp]

Originally Posted by Chris Yeates

hi

it certainly looks like a Laccaria and almost certainly laccata

but - and you're gonna hate me for saying this - to be absolutely sure you need to check the spores . . .

best wishes

Chris

thanks Chris, must start to keep some samples for future reference and confirmation reasons! (once i get the microscope sorted)

Brian.

[KeenTeen17]

yep. chris is right about the spores unfortunately. (not unfortunate about being right I mean)

I always forget to take samples home. when I just dismiss them as the commonest species.