Oak stump fungi

Sneezewort · #1 (**permalink**) 22-09-2009, 12:56 PM

(I,m a newbie fungi-hunter so am just getting to grips with identifying fungi and how to post on here - please forgive me if I've got it wrong!

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I found these fungi growing on a low oak stump right next to a main woodland path (an old railway line, to be accurate). There were several of them, varying in size from about 5cm to 15cm. I haven't been able to identify them so far.
Cap: centre is off-white, remainder is grey/brown mottled.
Gills: creamy-white, adnate, bruise to crimson or brown (seemed to differ in 2 specimens).
Stem: creamy-white, off-centre and rounded but tapering slightly towards cap.

Can anyone help me identify them, please?

Thanks
Sneezewort

flaxton · #2 (**permalink**) 22-09-2009, 12:59 PM

Hi Sneezwort
Welcome to WAB. I think you have Russula nigricans there. Very solid fungi which bruises red and then turns black.

Mal

Sneezewort · #3 (**permalink**) 22-09-2009, 01:22 PM

Hi Mal

Thanks for your reply.

I will add this new info to my photos.

My little Collins Gem tells me the Russula nigricans is commonly found under beech - this little troop are growing right next to a small beechwood. I am learning ... slowly

Thanks again for your help.

JT