2 mushrooms for ID please

wildfoodie · #1 (**permalink**) 22-11-2009, 12:25 PM

The big one I found in some woodland. It had quite a lot of downy stuff on the bottom (the remnants of which you can just about see) and it has quite a sweet smell. It's about 15cm across. I have an inkling as to what it is but am seeking confirmation.

The smaller one was found in a field and there were lots and lots of them but not growing in a ring or anything like that. It has a slimy top and a smell which I would describe as earthy. It is about 7cm across.

Thanks for your help

Beamish · #2 (**permalink**) 22-11-2009, 02:40 PM

Hi wildfoodie,

the small one I would guess is a Volvariella probably speciosa/gloiocephala, the Stubble Rosegill.
The bigger one is a Clitocybe without further comment from my side.

Best regards,
Martin

watsthat · #3 (**permalink**) 22-11-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Beamish

Hi wildfoodie,

the small one I would guess is a Volvariella probably speciosa/gloiocephala, the Stubble Rosegill.
The bigger one is a Clitocybe without further comment from my side.

Best regards,
Martin

Judging by the size; possibly C. geotropa

I would definitely agree with V. gloiocephala for the other one. We`ve had lots around here this year, almost exclusively among newly planted cereal crops. Its common name is Stubble Rosegill but modern farming methods and crops don`t leave much stubble into autumn.

Pete