Identification: Indentification of Mushrooms?

Discussion in 'Fungi, Lichens and Slime Molds' started by Stan Willis, Oct 28, 2006.

  1. Stan Willis

    Stan Willis Member

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    I have 2 types of mushrooms growning in my yard. My mother knew the difference but I never learned the art. I have attaced pictures of the 2 types. I hope they help. The larger is growing under a crab apple tree and the smaller white lacy type is growing next the porch. I have never seen the smaller one before.

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    Stan Willis
     

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  2. MycoRob

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    Since it was growing in your lawn, my guess is something in the genus Coprinus for pics 1 & 2.

    I'd guess something in the genus Agaricus for pics 3 & 4.

    Wouldn't want to venture a guess as to the species without seeing each.
     
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    miss_myxomycete Active Member 10 Years

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    I would hazard a guess of Agaricus xanthodermus - Yellow Stainer - for the larger fungus : in the 3rd photo you can clearly see the classic chrome-yellow bruising towards the margin. NB Poisonous to some people! Ingrid
     
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    that was my primary guess, but could it also be A. silvicola or A. californicus, two other yellow staining agarics?
     
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    miss_myxomycete Active Member 10 Years

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    A. silvicola appears to have a more dull general yellowing of the cap/stem, whereas I thought the photo showed the 'chrome yellow bruising towards the margin' quite clearly, mentioned in several of my fungi guides for A. xanthodermus (smell would help identify - ink for A. xanthodermus, aniseed for A. silvicolor). But I could be wrong! I don't know or have descriptions for A. californicus, I only have UK fungi guides/experience. Interesting tho', will explore further on the web......
     

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