Shamanistic Posted June 13, 2013 I'm using this wet weather to get better at IDing various types of fungi. Today I was walking and seen a huge amount of what I believe is Marasmius Oreades. I learned about this mushroom last season and know that it grows around here. There's no way I'm putting these anywhere near my mouth without knowing what they are though, not that I'll be eating these ones but I'd love to try get some myc growing from them. Cap: Dark creamy, almost looks like a P. Cubensis from the top. Gills: Same colour as cap although a little lighter. Spore Print: White. Growing on: Mulch. Thank you my fellow mycologists! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obtuse Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) No, Id say not sorry. Marasmius oreades doesnt have a smooth cap like that, it is broadly umbonate. and uneven. Its the gills more than anything, they are really tight wheras Marasmius oreades have really widely spaced gills. Marasmius oreades grow amongst grass and form really obvious rings. I cant say for sure what you have there, but it looks like Limacella sp. if you can supply a better photo of the stem it would help a lot. Edited June 13, 2013 by obtuse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shamanistic Posted June 14, 2013 Thanks obtuse. Now that you mention it the gills of the m. oreades I found last year were well spaced and the cap was definitely not as smooth as this one. I'll get a picture of the stem for you when I get home. Thanks for the advice mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NSF Posted June 19, 2013 M. oreades grow in Australia??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obtuse Posted June 19, 2013 (edited) Yes, they are a cosmopolitan weed species Mostly in Vic, Tas, less so in NSW and SA Edited June 19, 2013 by obtuse 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NSF Posted June 20, 2013 These are not good example pictures, but how generally do you tell the difference between a Laccaria and Marasmius? http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/NotSoFro/media/Fungi%20to%20share%2002/null_zpsbed013ad.jpg.html'> http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/NotSoFro/media/Fungi%20to%20share%2002/null_zpsc8b2f5fd.jpg.html'> Actually, I can't confirm that these little fellas are even Laccaria, they could possibly be a Mycena, the striations are messing with me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obtuse Posted June 20, 2013 the photos are tiny, but pretty sure they are not Mycena sp. they do look like Laccarius sp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zen Peddler Posted July 9, 2013 There are literally tonnes of Marasmius oreades at an inner city park in grass I know. If anyone is interested pm me for more specific details. They were quite tasty. Its hilarious that companies import these from france for an outrageous price when they are reasonably common on lawns in full sun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zen Peddler Posted July 9, 2013 I haven't been to this park in years since I moved out to the boonies... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zen Peddler Posted July 9, 2013 I agree that is not Marasmius oreades. The gills are usually very distant and chunky. the stem can wrap around your finger without breaking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shamanistic Posted July 11, 2013 Now that I've went back and looked more at the old photos I have of the MO I see that my assumption was wrong and I learned to consider a new factor, gills. While this is obvious to most mycologists, for me myself the iding I've done has only really required me to look at cap, stem and spore print. As for what these are, I've been waiting for these specimens to fruit again, I walk past nearly every day but haven't seen anymore I'll be sure to post up a picture when they do. There was HEAPS there but now they are just rotten remains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
