Lentinellus confirmation please

watsthat · #1 (**permalink**) 27-01-2010, 07:51 PM

Another one found late Nov last year, growing in leaf litter. The only possibility I`ve come across is Lentinellus cochleatus. Can anyone confirm this? and are there any other members of this family?

Cheers

Pete

stickman · #2 (**permalink**) 27-01-2010, 09:44 PM

Hi Pete,

Any chance this could be Lepista flaccida?

Nick.

fairplay · #3 (**permalink**) 27-01-2010, 09:55 PM

I think Lentinellus is a good suggestion, give it a good wiff, it should smell of aniseed.

Neil.

stickman · #4 (**permalink**) 27-01-2010, 10:13 PM

Also Lentinellus cochleatus is usually found growing on wood (tree stumps), & Lepista flaccida on leaf litter/soil.

Nick.

watsthat · #5 (**permalink**) 28-01-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by stickman

Hi Pete,

Any chance this could be Lepista flaccida?

Nick.

I don`t think so Nick the fruiting body is distinctly caespitose. There may well have been stump or roots under the litter. Its too late to carry out any further checks but armed with the knowledge I will be ready next time.

Many thanks Nick and Neil

Pete