Gateshead Birders

Flora

Russet Tough-Shank


Gymnopus dryophilus

Other names: Wood Tough-shank

Photo © George Simpson
January 2009 Shibdon Pond

This little mushroom, listed in some field guides as Collybia dryophila, is the weed of the fungi world being very common, everywhere and all times of the year. Its distinguishing features include its greasy, tawny or tan cap; its attached, crowded, white gills; the absence of a partial veil; and its white spore print.

 


Photo © George Simpson

5th September 2009 Shibdon Pond

 



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