Sydney, NSW Identification

[victorski]

Hey guys, my flamingo found these puppies this morning, It has rained the entire day yesterday and during the night. i don't think there subs as havn't noticed any blue bruising and are an orangy colour. They were found amongst wood chips in a park, quite cold weather also. Will conduct a spore print asap, any help would be fantastic :D

[PD.]

Looks like Stropharia aurantiaca, not active. Good indicator species though.

[Shroomeup]

Yep Stropharia aurantiaca. Theyd have to be the most common mushroom I come across in mulch beds. I could allmost bet that youll find subs nearby a bit later in the season.

Edited April 13, 2008 by Shroomeup

[victorski]

Awesome thanks guys, i've been researching subs and just wondering if anyone could help me with a couple questions that cant seem to find answers to.

1) Roughly how much rain and for how long does it need to rain until mushies pop up around the place ?

2) Will i have any luck finding subs in the Sydneys eastern suburbs, if anyone has any spots that they don't use could you please PM me with details?

Thanks guys

[MORG]

A good long downpour and a couple of cold damp days is all that's really needed, and you will find them in the eastern suburbs if you're lucky.

After the mycorrhizae get a good soaking, as long as winter keeps cold and damp, they'll continue. Long periods of sunny days and high wind will slow them right down.

Edited April 14, 2008 by MORG