Flammulina Velutipes?

[Kazzy D]

Found these while out walking today. Nothing else about, but I saw these on a fallen tree which I couldnt identify due to it being covered in moss. They were frozen solid and one even had an icicle hanging from it. I think they are flammulina Velutipes but as I am new to this I cannot be certain. Perhaps others can confirm? Happy New year to everyone....Kazzy

[Ditiola]

Hi Kazzy
Happy new year

Yes these are Flammulina Velutipes. There are not many lager toadstools that survive being frozen. The shinny orangey caps and dark velvety stems are very distinctive.

Peter

[flaxton]

Happy New Year Kazzy
I would agree with your identification of Velvet Shank.

Mal

[Kazzy D]

Thanks both of you for the confirmation. It was nice to see them, especially as there was nothing else to see today.

[fairplay]

Did a Heathland conservation work party this morning, 2 others frozen in the snow were Buttercaps and Tawny Funnel Caps.

Neil.

[thebeard]

there's loads of this everywhere at the moment!!! nice fungus.