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Entoloma viridomarginatum
This spotting is about the green mushroom with a cap about 20 mm wide. Gills were pale, spaced and marginate (free edges were a dark green)
Spotted beside a walking track in a reserve with native trees mostly and amongst red laccaria (possibly Laccaria canliculata). These are Australian natives and usually grow amongst moss on the forest floor.
My thanks to Miesmeister for pointing me in the right direction. Unfortunately I did not get spore prints. However, the description i the web reference perfectly matches the mushroom in my spotting.
Spotted on May 7, 2014
Submitted on May 12, 2014
8 Comments
The MiesMeister, I am so sorry now that I did not get a sporeprint. did not think it would be so difficult to identify. Thanks for your input. I must get my microscope sorted out. I hope I see this again - will remember your tips. Thanks again.
Did you get a sporeprint of this specimen? Because if it was pink, you could try looking in the genus Entoloma. Under the microscope it than should have angular spores.
Thanks for looking at this gully.moy. I agree the green one did not look waxy like some Laccarias. Also, the marginate gills bothered me. I thought it might be an Entoloma, at first. Needs further research but I will follow-up on your suggestion.
It doesn't really say Laccaria to me. Could be a Hygrocybe but I'm not sure because of the cracking, dry looking cap surface. Either way, cool find.
Thanks kdpicturemaker,it was almost amusing to see these two so differently coloured ones close together.
Beautiful specimens!
Thank you, arlanda.
Nice spotting, Leuba!