More Panaeolus (Possibly)

Lancashire Lad · #1 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 06:35 PM

Found all these today growing on a horse dung midden. They don't (to me) look particularly like Panaeolus semiovatus, but any pointers to possible ID would be welcome.

Fungus No.1 - These about 15cm tall, cap diameter about 3cm. stipe although very thin, appeared quite tough.

Fungus No.2 - This was about 5cm tall, with cap diameter about 1.5cm.

Fungus No.3 - Possibly a less mature version of No.2? - Stipe about 4cm in length, cap about 1cm diameter.

Any opinions on ID much appreciated.
Regards
Mike.

NickCantle · #2 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 06:48 PM

I think you're correct with Panaeolus, but I'm unsure about the species.

The second and third look suspiciously like Bolbitius titubans in various stages of maturity. Note the rough looking stipe and the frail, yellow pileus with a slimy appearance. Pileus striations are very common and obvious in this species

Nick

Lancashire Lad · #3 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NickCantle

....The second and third look suspiciously like Bolbitius titubans in various stages of maturity. Note the rough looking stipe and the frail, yellow pileus with a slimy appearance. Pileus striations are very common and obvious in this species....

Hi Nick, I think that's a very good call

Reading up on B.titubans, it has a pruinose stipe, downy at base, ring absent, & often grows on rotting manured straw.
This, plus what you've already said, ticks all the right boxes.

Now, If someone can come up trumps on No.1,

, it'll be job done.

Regards
Mike.