Identification: Lawn mushroom

Discussion in 'Fungi, Lichens and Slime Molds' started by allelopath, Sep 4, 2012.

  1. allelopath

    allelopath Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    On the grass, fairly well-watered.
     

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    An old Lepiota?
     
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    allelopath Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Hard to tell with specimen of such advance age, I guess, but that could be it. It is possible that more will come up.
     
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    allelopath Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Here's one that just popped up. I think its the same species.
     

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    Thanks. I was getting Chlorophyllum and Lepiota mixed up. Now I see why :)
     
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    allelopath Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Spore print is green, so C. molybdites
     

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    Ahhh, 'The Vomitter'! It is really hard to get a spore print on these, they have to be very fresh and not too young or too mature.
     

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