Please help me identify

[Saucy]

I am a bit of a novice! Bought some good books but having difficulty! Is this perhaps a milkcap or in some books looks like a false chanterelle?

A number of these on edge of woods in grass in Hertfordshire. Sorry about stem missing but is thin and medium brown. Gills whiteish/cream.

Thanks so much

[cybershot]

Hi Saucy
Welcome to WAB and hope you find it useful.
I would guess you have one of the 'Funnels' - probably Lepista flaccida or possibly Clitocybe gibba.

(A Milkcap would demonstrate definite signs of milky liquid exuding from damage gills etc., and False Chanterelle exhibits a very distinct orange colour to the gills)

Check the Galleries or A to Z for comparison.

David

[Saucy]

Hi David. Thanks very much. I have gone back to my "books" and have seen what you mean!! There is so much to learn and to identify. Thanks again

[cybershot]

Good luck! Now you're 'hooked' you'll find it endlessly, and equally, fascinating and frustrating. Just don't be afraid to ask.

[NickCantle]

I think David's wrapped this up pretty quicky! I'd have said L. flaccida too

[Ken Burgess]

Originally Posted by NickCantle

I think David's wrapped this up pretty quicky! I'd have said L. flaccida too

Yes, agreed.

Ken