Clavulinas, Thelephora and Lycoperdons (I think).

Gerel · #1 (**permalink**) 14-09-2009, 10:45 PM

Hi,

These all came from a local conifer plantation today. I'd be grateful for confirmation of, or alternative suggestions for ID.

1. Clavulina cristata?

2. Clavulina rugosa?

3. Thelephora spiculosa?

4. A nice group of Lycoperdon perlatum

5. Unsure about this puffball, it was all on its own, not part of the group above.

regards

Steve

NickCantle · #2 (**permalink**) 14-09-2009, 10:54 PM

Any chance of the last growing on buried wood? Looks like Lycoperdon pyriforme.

Gerel · #3 (**permalink**) 14-09-2009, 11:23 PM

I did wonder about pyriforme and it is definitely possible that there is wood buried under the litter. As it was the only one I didn't like to dig up or slice it for a cross sectional view. It was it's solitude that made me unsure about pyriforme though, I suppose one can occur on its own but it aint right

regards

Steve

NickCantle · #4 (**permalink**) 14-09-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gerel

I did wonder about pyriforme and it is definitely possible that there is wood buried under the litter. As it was the only one I didn't like to dig up or slice it for a cross sectional view. It was it's solitude that made me unsure about pyriforme though, I suppose one can occur on its own but it aint right

regards

Steve

That's true Steve, but they have been known to appear solitary once in a while in my area. I'll let you draw the conclusions though mate

fairplay · #5 (**permalink**) 14-09-2009, 11:50 PM

Excellent shot of the Thelephora spiculosa, but I believe the name is now T.penicillata.

I disagree with L. pyriforme, as being solitary makes it more likely to be L. molle. (sorry Nick

)

NickCantle · #6 (**permalink**) 14-09-2009, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fairplay

I disagree with L. pyriforme, as being solitary makes it more likely to be L. molle. (sorry Nick

)

No need to apologise Neil, just means I have to correct old ID's

Gerel · #7 (**permalink**) 14-09-2009, 11:59 PM

Wasn't arguing with you Nick

, it was just enough to put doubts in my mind (easily done

) when I looked it up.

The first three species were all new ones for me so I'm quite happy with my stroll in the woods.

Steve

Gerel · #8 (**permalink**) 15-09-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by fairplay

Excellent shot of the Thelephora spiculosa, but I believe the name is now T.penicillata.

Thanks Neil,

I'll change the name in my aged books.

(BTW L. molle doesn't even get a mention in the old copy of Phillips I was looking in. I must get some better books, off to Amazon. Bye all)

Steve

Chris Yeates · #9 (**permalink**) 15-09-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by NickCantle

Any chance of the last growing on buried wood? Looks like Lycoperdon pyriforme.

I agree Nick - compare with http://mycoweb.narod.ru/fungi/Gaster...2_20030920.jpg - dead spit

I would be wary of identifying a fungus as to whether it is solitary or not - we don't do that with birds or flowering plants . . .

if it is growing in a group, how that group is made up can of course, be significant

cheers

Chris

fairplay · #10 (**permalink**) 15-09-2009, 02:26 PM

Hmmmph. Right, that's it then, I'm on my way to dig it up and see for myself.
Where is it ... oh, mid Wales - shouldn't take too long on my little old C90 from the East coast. I'll just wait for the wind to change direction, the price of petrol to drop etc. etc.