Grassland Mushroom for ID Help Please.

Lancashire Lad · #1 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 06:03 PM

Found several troups of these today, well camouflaged amongst grass, at the edge of a mixed wood. (Heavy, wet, clay soil).

Had to uproot to get photos as they were deep amongst the grass.

Cap size about 15mm diameter, stipe height about 60-70mm.

They seem to have a vague Panaeolus look about them, but I'm probably way off.

Any help with ID's much appreciated.

Regards
Mike.

ManwithNoname · #2 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 06:09 PM

You're right with Panaeolus. You can see the mottled pattern on the gills where the spores ripen unevenly. You may have two species there, judging by the different gill colours.

Lancashire Lad · #3 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ManwithNoname

You're right with Panaeolus. You can see the mottled pattern on the gills where the spores ripen unevenly. You may have two species there, judging by the different gill colours.

I did consider the possibilty of two species, but as there were several troups all of which were exhibiting the same colour variations, I was leaning towards the possibility of younger/older specimens, or possibly some were drying out more than others? - You may well be right though.

Regards
Mike.