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Lacrymaria velutina (=L. lacrymabunda)
Broadly convex, yellow-reddish cap surface radially streaked with yellow and brown tinges. Gills black with spores, with pale edges. Stem is 5 to 10cm tall; with a ring zone of pale fibres stained black by falling spores. Grows in clusters.
Foothills of Jura mountains, our town park. Found on unmoved part of meadow, close to ponds.
Reportedly comestible when young, but without a distinguished taste or odor.
Spotted on Oct 1, 2017
Submitted on Oct 4, 2017
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