Spectacular Rustgill

Gymnopilus junonius

21th September 2018, Hayes Common
Growing from buried parts of rotting stump. Several clusters and individuals. Cap 2-8cm. Slight mushroomy smell. ID is almost sure. Sporeprint Reddish brown. Spores 5.5-7.5µ x 4-5µ.

8th November 2014, Ladywell Fields
Growing on ash tree wood debris and maybe buried stump. Large clusters. Cap 4-9cm. Smell mushroomy. Some of the pictures were taken a few days earlier when they were immature. ID is best guess. Sporeprint brown. Spores 7.5-9µ x 4.5-6µ.

12th September 2014, Knole Park, Sevenoaks
Growing on base of oak stump. Large clusters. Cap 3-9cm. No smell. Firm tough flesh. Spores 6-7.5µ x 5-6µ.


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