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Collybia sp.

Image of Collybia sp.

(Twisted stem agaric)

FAMILY

Tricholomataceae

Species

Collybia sp.

Common name

Twisted stem agaric

Colour

Cap reddish-brown

Habitat

Fairy ring in lawn

Description

This mushroom is placed in this broad genus for the time being as identification can be difficult. The cap is convex to flat, reddish-brown, to 6 cm diameter. Gills almost free from stem, dirty white in colour. Stem twisted, rope-like to 7 cm long, often somewhat flattened. Caespitose habit, forming fairy rings in lawn.

Additional image

Spore print of Agaric

Spore print of Collybia sp.