Unidentified green fungi in mixed woodland

Lily Snow · #1 (**permalink**) 03-10-2010, 09:41 AM

Three of these specimen found on 2 Oct 2010 in mixed woodland in Oxfordshire - they were growing in soil, height about 15cm/diameter about 11cm (but I did not bring a measuring tape!).

I've never seen anything in this colour before, and have had no luck flicking through the image Gallery/other web resources so far.

Any information would be much appreciated - thanks!

NickCantle · #2 (**permalink**) 03-10-2010, 09:44 AM

Look like they're Lactarius deterrimus or Lactarius deliciosus (both of which have milk that stains pistachio colour with age) that have 'gone over'. Something like that anyways!

Gracie · #3 (**permalink**) 03-10-2010, 09:49 AM

Hi Lily, I struggle with identifying fungi too, it's such a wide range, the purists do DNA tests on them! I just like looking at them and taking pictures, if you have a book try the Verdigris Agaric to see if it matches that, and the Aniseed Funel, that of course smells of aniseed, if you pick one and have a good sniff at it. Good luck.

Gracie

Gracie · #4 (**permalink**) 03-10-2010, 09:51 AM

Just seen Nick's reply so suspect I am totally wrong, still it's worth a try isn't it.

NickCantle · #5 (**permalink**) 03-10-2010, 09:53 AM

Note the barely visible concentric bands on the cap, classic of some Lactarius species

Lily Snow · #6 (**permalink**) 03-10-2010, 10:09 AM

Thank you both very much for your replies - gives me something to work with and research further. I'm only a beginner, realised yesterday how much more there is to discover!
Thanks again,
Lily

cowshill · #7 (**permalink**) 03-10-2010, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickCantle

Look like they're Lactarius deterrimus or Lactarius deliciosus (both of which have milk that stains pistachio colour with age) that have 'gone over'. Something like that anyways!

I think Nick has it nailed.

- Jim