ID help please

[jebus]

Hey guys, I found these growing under the clothesline, If anyone could help with a ID I would be very grateful, I can get more pics if needed.

I covered them with a pot and a brick so wife or dog doesn't destroy them till I know:)

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks guys

J.

[Amazonian]

The caps look fuzzy like kiwi fruit. Sorry, no idea on the ID, but we can rule out subs (disclaimer...i am no fungi expert !! )

[El Presidente Hillbillios]

Any pics of the gills?

[tonic]

Looks like a Cortinarius sp.

[jebus]

Thanks guys, El presidente Hillbillios mate no pics of the gills, I would have to rip it up but if you guys think it is worthless I can rip it up and get some pics and a print.

what do you think good idea?

Cheers

J.

[tonic]

Yeah, I recommend waiting until the pileus matures. Since there is a few, you should be able to pick just one. Get a good clear photo of the gills/pores. That will help with a better ID. I'm pretty sure it's not edible and it's definitely not an active species.

[jebus]

Guys thanks for your responses, I was afraid it was a useless mushroom.

I found a couple more patches of them and I ripped one up pic below if it helps ID this sucker, i think a snail got to it

cheers guys

[Marcel]

Useless nothing! All fungi have a role in our ecosystems and this little Cortinarius sp. is no exception. Sure, you can't eat it and you won't trip off it, but you can appreciate the fact that it helps decompose vegetative matter and keep our soils vibrant and rich! They're also very beautiful mushrooms, and to look and admire and feel the beauty of the world is nothing to shrug one's shoulders about. Have a look at others of this genus here. Amazing!

[Zen Peddler]

And they take longer to kill you than most

[jebus]

so not even useful as a poison!!

Marcel mate I agree useful in the greater scheme of things but still useless for my purposes

J.