Psathyrella sp ?

[ashgale]

found yesterday in woodchips, i have narrowed it down to being (possibly) a Psathyrella species, but if it is , no clue as to which one,
the cap edges seem have traces of veil remnants , typical of Psathyrella,
the spore pic is the best i could manage to get, but its still no good, so may be of limited use
the spore print was a dark chocolate brown colour,
size of cap 40 to 50 mm across,





thanks,
ashgale.

[Andy Overall]

Originally Posted by ashgale

found yesterday in woodchips, i have narrowed it down to being (possibly) a Psathyrella species, but if it is , no clue as to which one,
the cap edges seem have traces of veil remnants , typical of Psathyrella,
the spore pic is the best i could manage to get, but its still no good, so may be of limited use
the spore print was a dark chocolate brown colour,
size of cap 40 to 50 mm across,





thanks,
ashgale.

Correct with Psathyrella, velar remnants are visible on the cap margins. Habitat & Spore print colour correct. As to which species you have there, well you need a good monograph to the genus, Kits Van Waveren the best to date I believe? Without something of this nature, apart from some of the more obvious species within the genus, it is very difficult to get to grips with.

Andy

[ashgale]

Originally Posted by Andy Overall

Correct with Psathyrella, velar remnants are visible on the cap margins. Habitat & Spore print colour correct. As to which species you have there, well you need a good monograph to the genus, Kits Van Waveren the best to date I believe? Without something of this nature, apart from some of the more obvious species within the genus, it is very difficult to get to grips with.

Andy

thanks for the information, with my limited knowledge, i think it will just go down as Psathyrella species, just getting to genus level is something of a success for me

ashgale.

[SheffieldLass]

Originally Posted by Andy Overall

As to which species you have there, well you need a good monograph to the genus, Kits Van Waveren the best to date I believe? Without something of this nature, apart from some of the more obvious species within the genus, it is very difficult to get to grips with.

Andy

Even with the Kits Van Waveren monograph they are still very difficult or nigh impossible to get to grips with ......

Melanie

[ashgale]

Originally Posted by SheffieldLass

Even with the Kits Van Waveren monograph they are still very difficult or nigh impossible to get to grips with ......

Melanie

that settles it then, its definitely Psathyrella species

ashgale.