Frosty Hygrocybe

JennyS · #1 (**permalink**) 04-01-2010, 10:19 PM

Came across this frosted Hygrocybe (?) the other day in an upland field - is it H. chlorophana?

fairplay · #2 (**permalink**) 05-01-2010, 08:54 AM

Hi Jenny,

Sorry I haven't replied earlier - the cap is supposed to be sticky with a dry stem and it is not easy to make out from your photos, but I cannot think of anything else they could be (and I expect you know your Hygrocybes better than me now)

Neil.

SheffieldLass · #3 (**permalink**) 05-01-2010, 05:35 PM

I wouldn't like to put a name to your Hygrocybe, it could be a few as the frost can change the colour somewhat. Probably why your thread has been rather quiet ....

Melanie

JennyS · #4 (**permalink**) 06-01-2010, 10:16 AM

Thanks Neil and Melanie - this one had better get filed as Hygrocybe sp. I was surprised to see it surviving the frost and freezing conditions.

diggleken · #5 (**permalink**) 06-01-2010, 03:49 PM

Hi Jenny - just as spp seems the best route I agree, but nevertheless, it does look close to Chlorophana, with the yellow faded to a more tanned (!) appearance perhaps. Certainly its one of the upland acidic substrate species we get.
Just for interest/fun, this shows a few Hygrocybes that are clinging on too, but yours must take the record?

Cheers
Ken
Last waxcap biggest jelly ear?

JennyS · #6 (**permalink**) 06-01-2010, 04:32 PM

Hi Ken, if yours was the last perhaps mine is the first?

I'm about 600 foot up here but though its very cold and frozen we haven't had more than a thin powdering of snow. Serious cabin fever setting in as all roads out are black ice.