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Hey all,

I found these in my garden today near Newcastle, I believe they are all the same species. If anyone could let me know what they are and if they'd be found in the same climate as subs I'd be very appreciative! The cap was very slimy and the gills were the same colour as the cap.

There is a huge patch of these on my neighbours front lawn and I know they don't like them there so I was going to ask them if I could pick them and eat if they are edible or just use as compost if not.

Thanks!

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Any pics of the gills and stem at all? They look to me like Marismius oreades.

I have heard that subs don't grow up as far as Newcastle.

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I have heard that subs don't grow up as far as Newcastle.

 

I've seen another member here (Atlas) post pics of some he found somewhere near Dorrigo (from memory) and I've heard that they grow almost all the way to the QLD border.

As for Newcastle and most of the Hunter region though, it seems to be a god forsaken patch where subs won't grow. I gave up looking for them ages ago.

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Thanks for clearing that up Sally D. I knew I had heard something to that effect. I remember it was pretty much exactly what you said.

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Looks like it could be Marismius oreades but im not entirely positive. I'll get a picture of the gills/caps when I get home. Yeah I've heard that newcastle/hunter is dry when it comes to subs, still yet to know anyone whose personally found any round this neck of the woods.

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Yeah, if you can get a nice clear pic of the cap, gills and also the stem. If the stem is white with blue bruising make sure to note that. Though I suspect the stem will be very tough and brownish. If you can get a spore print that would also be helpful. I suspect it will be white, so you might want to take two, one of white paper one on dark paper.

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Since it was dark when I got home I've taken a picture of a freshly picked specimen.

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Yeah, looks like Marasmius oreades to me.

In response to your earlier question, no, they grow in grass usually and are not an indicator species as far as I am aware. Subs grow on decaying wood.

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Sweet, I have more edibles than I can care to eat then :lol: I more meant climate wise since an acquaintance was interested in making a patch which may or may not contain subs and she wanted to know if they grew in similar climates.

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You'd be better off getting a proper ID at another site that I wont mention before consuming them. I am not an authority and don't want to put you at risk.

Your friend might as well try making a patch, can't hurt. Just think, mulch, decaying sticks, twigs and leaves, very moist, but not soaking, semi shaded, no full sun exposure, well irrigated in the warmer months, hopeful fruits in the right conditions (cold and moist).

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