What Fungi could it be?

Mad about Nature · #1 (**permalink**) 31-01-2010, 06:55 AM

Now I know I'm most probably gonna get my knuckles rapped for this, speaking out of turn and all but....

This image is all I've got to offer,
Can't recall if the underside was spongy or gilly! Dark brown gills seem to ring bells.

It was growing on a decaying Birch and the stem was of the same pimpley/spikey texture as its cap. With an off goldish colour to it.

This blighter has had me wondering for a long time and as you guys (the Jury) have seen and heard the evidence I put it to you what is your verdict?

Good Luck
Cheers

http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/ar...=121816&cat=77

cybershot · #2 (**permalink**) 31-01-2010, 07:00 AM

Edited to say that I see my assistance with Image Library is no longer required.

fairplay · #3 (**permalink**) 31-01-2010, 10:24 AM

I'd hedge my bets on this being a Pholiota species.

Neil.

mollisia · #4 (**permalink**) 31-01-2010, 10:35 AM

Hello,

very possible. There is may be a slight chance that it is a Flammulaster, but I would also opt for Pholiota.

best regards,
Andreas

Mad about Nature · #5 (**permalink**) 31-01-2010, 10:56 AM

Interesting, the only Pholiota spp. I am knowledgeable about is the limonella as we had a huge group of these growing on a 'living' Japanese White Birch back in October. Although said to be edible they were too sticky and gooey for me to even think about rustling up for supper! Like some Japanese foods-raw egg and rice,ergh

Mad about Nature · #6 (**permalink**) 31-01-2010, 11:20 AM

Thanks again guys for pointing me in the right direction,
looks like there is a ship load of Pholiota's out there (what a learning curve), just gotta pin point this particular one now. Looks very similar to the Pholiota squarrosa with its shaggy head and stem but the stems are always stubby on these little fellas not so lengthy and the cap also quite voluminous compared.

cybershot · #7 (**permalink**) 31-01-2010, 12:16 PM

There may be an even slighter chance of it being Phaeomarasmius erinaceus but without sufficient detailed information it is a very long shot based on the unreliable method of comparing photos (Ref: Jordan p267.

David

fairplay · #8 (**permalink**) 31-01-2010, 12:17 PM

MaN,

I'm beginning to form the impression you only want these species identified with a view to eating them.
If this is the case, then please read the 2nd sticky down on the main fungi page entitled "Is my fungus edible ......"

I hope you understand.

Neil.

cybershot · #9 (**permalink**) 31-01-2010, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cybershot

There may be an even slighter chance of it being Phaeomarasmius erinaceus but without sufficient detailed information it is a very long shot based on the unreliable method of comparing photos (Ref: Jordan p267.

David

Was it found in Japan or on one of your visits to UK?

I found another link:

http://www.mycokey.com/MycoKeySolidS...erinaceus.html

Mad about Nature · #10 (**permalink**) 31-01-2010, 01:59 PM

Not at all, I love eating wild mushrooms but after so many one does get tired of them, everything in moderation....
I am genuinely interested in their identification along with plants, animals, insects etc, how else can we learn about things if we don't know their classification.
It's just that I've been wondering for a long time what these were and this seems like a great site for discovery.

If I enquire as to what this is (in another forum of course) does it mean i want to eat it bearing in mind I'm not Thai or Cambodian or Laotian