Distinctly Ringed Fungus for ID Help Please.

[Lancashire Lad]

Found today growing in mossy area of general leaf litter in a mixed area of woodland, but mostly Beech/Birch.

Approx. 120mm tall and 50mm across the cap.

Cap slightly sticky but more of a "greasy" texture.

As there was only the one specimen, and as I with others primarily out for photography, it was decided to leave it in situ - (so no microscopy).

Cap seemed to have the palest of pinkish tinges to it - with no signs of veilar remnants, and similarly very pale tinges on the stipe. (One suggestion fot ID was a washed out Amanita citrina. Another was Agaricus silvicola, but I'm not really convinced with either).

Certainly not one that I've seen previously, but I was thinking that the very distinctly striated, pink edged, and pendulous ring might be a good indicator.
However, can't seem to match with anything in my books.

Couldn't determine if there was a volva or not without damage to the fruitbody - too deeply buried below moss etc.



Any thoughts / suggestions towards ID greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Mike.

[fairplay]

With those reddish tinges, I'd say a very washed out A.rubescens.

Did you dig for a volva ?

Neil.

Edit: Just read about the volva being deep - if there was one.

[Lancashire Lad]

Originally Posted by fairplay

With those reddish tinges, I'd say a very washed out A.rubescens....

Hi Neil,

Never considered that - I'd never have thought that they would go this pale.

But I think you are spot on.
Now that you've put me onto that train of thought, I've looked at various photos, and have seen several A.rubescens with that very same distinctive pink edge to the ring.

Thanks very much.

Regards,
Mike.