very long line of fungi for id

agrumpycow · #1 (**permalink**) 05-12-2009, 02:30 PM

I came across this fungi in a mixed, but mainly beech and holly, woodland in south Oxfordshire today. I was amazed that the 'line' continues for at least 40+ metres sweeping around trees and forming an almost complete circle! The largest fungi had a diameter of about 17cm. I have no close up shots but if anyone could give me any indication as to what they are I'd be really grateful!

Beamish · #2 (**permalink**) 05-12-2009, 02:40 PM

Hello Claire,

I have seen such large "fairy rings" of Clitocybe nebularis (Clouded Funnel) before. Do you have any closeup of a specimen?

Cheers,

Martin

agrumpycow · #3 (**permalink**) 05-12-2009, 05:09 PM

Hi Martin, no as I said these are the only pictures I have

Beamish · #4 (**permalink**) 05-12-2009, 06:51 PM

Hi Claire,

I am famous for not reading messages completely/properly

But look at this Wikipedia entry:
File:Clitocybe nebularis group.jpg - Wikimedia Commons

Looks familiar, doesn't it?

Cheers, Martin

agrumpycow · #5 (**permalink**) 05-12-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Beamish

Hi Claire,

I am famous for not reading messages completely/properly

But look at this Wikipedia entry:
File:Clitocybe nebularis group.jpg - Wikimedia Commons

Looks familiar, doesn't it?

Cheers, Martin

Thanks Martin - I did a image search for 'Clitocybe nebularis' earlier and came across that very photo! Certainly does look familiar

Thanks for you help

fairplay · #6 (**permalink**) 05-12-2009, 07:48 PM

I agree on C.nebularis - I wonder why Marasmius oreades takes most of the credit for growing in rings, when C.nebularis is even more spectacular.

It may be that the latter is more visible on lawns whilst the former is mostly restricted to woods.

Neil.

SheffieldLass · #7 (**permalink**) 05-12-2009, 08:48 PM

40+m ... I wonder how old it is ....

agrumpycow · #8 (**permalink**) 05-12-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SheffieldLass

40+m ... I wonder how old it is ....

Hadn't thought about that. It really was 40+m long - quite something to see and certainly something I have never seen the like of before.
How long do these fungi usually last, given the current rainy weather? I want to go back for another look but can't for at least a week. We were last in the wood a month ago and no sign of them then.