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Shellfish-scented Russula (Russula xerampelina)

Observer

vilnoori

Date

September 16, 2008
Shellfish-scented Russula - Photo (c) Uwe Winkler, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Uwe Winkler
katkirchoff's ID: Shellfish-scented Russula (Russula xerampelina)
Added on December 8, 2014
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Meadow Mushroom (Agaricus campestris)

Observer

trelam

Date

October 18, 2014 01:25 PM PDT

Description

Cap dia: 71mm, total length: 76mm, length of stipe: 60mm, cap height at center: 15mm This chocolate brown gilled mushroom has a cream colored stipe and cap. It has an iteresting white cap where the white extends off the cap like a tablecloth. Taste is mild and clean. Found on the side of a path growing among grass. Agaricus campestris TRE_F44

Meadow Mushroom - Photo (c) Joshua Lincoln, all rights reserved, uploaded by Joshua Lincoln
katkirchoff's ID: Meadow Mushroom (Agaricus campestris)
Added on December 8, 2014
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Sulphur Tuft (Hypholoma fasciculare)

Observer

megan2

Date

October 23, 2014 12:43 PM PDT

Description

Also known as sulphur tuft. This bouquet of young mushrooms was found in a wood chip area at Ocean City State Park. The weather was bursts of rain with sunny sky's in between in the upper 50's. This mushroom has a
Distinct strong bitter taste.

Sulphur Tuft - Photo (c) Nicolas Schwab, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nicolas Schwab
katkirchoff's ID: Sulphur Tuft (Hypholoma fasciculare)
Added on December 8, 2014
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Slippery Jacks (Genus Suillus)

Observer

vanjac03

Date

October 7, 2014

Description

Large pores, partial veil present. Surrounded by Sword Fern, Evergreen Huckleberry, Vine Maple and Doug Fir. 4-5 days since last rain. Caramel brown cap with darker spots. Lighter ring on cap edge, "corn pop yellow". Stip "margerine yellow". Slimy texture, pungent, mild smell. Stipe height 5 1/2 cm. Specimen height 8cm, 8cm cap diameter. Pores darken when touched.

Western Painted Suillus - Photo (c) noah_siegel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by noah_siegel
katkirchoff's ID: Western Painted Suillus (Suillus lakei)
Added on December 8, 2014
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Photos / Sounds

Observer

vivalabotany

Date

October 9, 2014 03:13 PM PDT

Place

Missing Location

Description

Cohabiting downed tree with moss and detritus. Shaded. 2 cm at tallest point. Pleasant smell. Dijon mustard colored.

Ramaria acrisiccescens - Photo (c) Renée Lebeuf, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Renée Lebeuf
katkirchoff's ID: Ramaria acrisiccescens, a member of Coral Fungi (Genus Ramaria)
Added on October 29, 2014
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Observer

trelam

Date

October 24, 2014 04:23 PM PDT

Description

A golden beauty that looks more like a flower than a mushroom. This mushroom is yellow-gold to almost orange and in concolorous on all surfaces. Flesh is white and peels like string cheese. Gills extend down stipe and are very shallow.

Habitat: Found in a large growth forest, mostly closely beneath conifer trees, especially western red cedar.

Weather: Misty, overcast, cool, ~55F, wet.

Golden Chanterelle - Photo (c) Lola Smirnova, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Lola Smirnova
katkirchoff's ID: Golden Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius)
Added on October 29, 2014
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