Identification: Are these also Russula sp.?

Discussion in 'Fungi, Lichens and Slime Molds' started by David Wong, Dec 4, 2018.

  1. David Wong

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    Seen on Mayne Island.

    About 30 of these scattered on a patch of lawn.

    Cap: brown, 1 to 1 ½ inch

    Gills: brown, coarse, branched
     

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    Frog Generous Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Hi David,
    These are likely Entoloma (or possibly Leptonia but Entoloma seems more likely given numbers/habitat).
     
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    A new genus for me. Thank you.

    After some reading, I understand why the habitat is also useful for its ID.
     
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