Hey Magpie, mind sharing the region the mushroom was found and I will do some digging in the books.
I have similar purple Russula in Northern Indiana and I know I hunted down a species once.
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Ole boy Shep checking them out.
With the winter coming to Indiana finding mushrooms dies down but I came across these guys the other day. Definitely a Tricholoma but not exactly sure on species, do not know much about this genus. Leaning towards Tricholoma portentosum but could be a Grey Knight. Welcoming input and I did not grab a gill shot.
With the white spores this is likely an Armillaria sp.
This would be one hell of an amanita! This guy is 12 inch across. It turned more yellow over time, I think this is just a vibrant process of spores being formed in the tissue. It was very interesting to watch.
Sorry for the bad photo, my dog was not cooperating when I was in the brush getting my photo.
I have never come across a puffball that is as green as this one. Not sure if others have seen this?
The ole soil pit. This brings me back, hope the judging went well.
A fragipan was a rare sight ilaround me, so I love to see it.
I am not always the best with gymnopilus identification but pretty sure I have it right. These were found in northern Indiana if that is helpful.
Gill shot(did not have a pocket knife so sorry for being a brute):
What is your recipe?
Nice. Have you ever made pasta with these? I saw a recipe of using the ink and it looked interesting.
They grow at the base of oak trees and are very unique in appearance. Feel free to share some photos over and I can confirm for you.
I have been hunting hard for these guys as last year I was blanked. Finally found a good cluster for mushroom soup. These are my favorite mushrooms for eating by a long shot.
I love how they blend right in and coincide with when small cluster of oak leaves fall. I would bet that is on purpose so they are not eaten, but my eyes did not fail me this time.
Bonus Eastern box turtle. They are moving around this time of year getting ready to hibernate.
That is a big boy!
There has not been much wind lately and the honey mushrooms have been dumping spores out.
Thanks for getting some more to share. I am throwing my hat in with the Armillaria from whoever said that yesterday(veil and white spores), I'll do some digging tonight though as I am not familiar with this part of the world.
I am curious. Anyone know what this guy is?
Late summer early fall is officially here. I come across these guys every year with the dog. Some made it into a stew I had going and were a great addition.
Late summer early fall is officially here. I come across these guys every year with the dog. Some made it into a stew I had going and were a great addition.
Came across a nice patch when I was walking my dog in the woods .
I was out this weekend and the river was blown out. But a good ole pile took pity on me and jumped on the line. This time of year they often have red sore disease on them and that is what you are seeing on his flank, thankfully most of them survive without too much trouble.
So happy that Spring fishing is in full swing. This is up on northern Indiana and ignore the cluttered canoe bottom as I was scrambling for my net to make sure I landed that smallie. Best one of the year thua far.
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I broke out my keys and there are a handful that fit the bill based off what I can gather from your photo, so I won't venture a guess. That white powder though is a common trait called "bloom" for some Russula. Cool stuff I have never seen that in Indiana before. Beautiful picture.
I can see why you gave up on Russula ID's. I kept coming across a wide range of colors for species. From purple to olive for the same species! Mushrooms are so strange and that is why they are fun.