SBJs

jonbem · #1 (**permalink**) 18-09-2010, 01:51 PM

There were several dozen of these in grassland pasture. All quite dry, very tough stipe. Sizes from 20-50mm high, 5-10mm across.
Any Ideas?

thanks
Jon

NickCantle · #2 (**permalink**) 18-09-2010, 01:56 PM

Dehydrated Marasmius oreades?

jonbem · #3 (**permalink**) 18-09-2010, 03:32 PM

Nick

I reckon you are close there. I've got them soaking in a little cold water to see if they perk up a bit.

thanks
Jon

jonbem · #4 (**permalink**) 18-09-2010, 04:05 PM

And now after a short soak

almost doubled in size

Chris Yeates · #5 (**permalink**) 18-09-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jonbem

And now after a short soak

almost doubled in size

this may seem a rude question (it isn't meant to be!) but did you realise that this fungus is one of a group - the Marasmiaceae that can revive on moistening? your strategy was perfect

and that this is a procedure that mostly doesn't work this well

try it with an old dry Mycena

Chris

jonbem · #6 (**permalink**) 18-09-2010, 09:05 PM

Chris

I saw it somewhere whilst browsing that they have this property so I though I would give it a go. Worked well as you saw. Although if I was to use them for something beginning with "E" they may be a little less in flavour. I may nip out to gather some more in the morning

for a "scientific" study use with a little beef or chicken

Jon