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Fungi ID; Place all your Fungi ID's here
Topic Started: Jul 20 2008, 12:07 PM (36,621 Views)
Geoff F
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Here is another of those encrusting brackets which I find tricky.

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It was on oak which had been fallen for several years so I was wondering about Hymenochaete rubiginosa but that is just a guess.

Any thoughts appreciated.
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Davebutterflyman
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I have submitted your other fungi Marg to a higher authority and hopefully i'll get a response soon.
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Davebutterflyman
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I'll just take a further look at yours Geoff.
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Davebutterflyman
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It looks ok for Hymenochaete rubiginosa, Geoff but one way of confirming it for sure would be to check the upper (infertile) surface for small, pointed hairs using a small hand lens or something similar.
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Geoff F
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I did specifically check that yesterday, Dave, when I returned to the area. Quite a bit of rather similar looking Stereum hirsutum in that general area.

But I will keep an eye on that particular group and recheck in a couple of week's time.
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Davebutterflyman
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Ok Geoff.
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Davebutterflyman
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Post 1876, photo 4 Hazel might be a Pholiota type, looking at the scales forming on the stipe.
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rusty
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Hi, does anyone know what Fungi this is? Please.
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Davebutterflyman
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Hi Rusty.

How large was the bracket fungi across the cap? and do you know what type of tree it was growing on?
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Geoff F
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Possibly Postia species?
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rusty
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wow this is difficult. Sorry Dave I don't know what tree it was. I didn't measure the width sorry I am guessing it was about 9 or 10 inches. I realy just noticed the Fungi.

Thank you Geoff I will have to look further.

I find it a difficult subject, thank you both.
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Davebutterflyman
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No problem Rusty.

I agree with Geoff on a Postia type but it won't be able to identified further from just the photos i'm afraid.
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Geoff F
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Some fungi are fairly easy to identify with a casual glance, Rusty, but others require a spore print and close examination to even get you to family level. :groan:

I'm very much a beginner and tend to switch over to learning more about this subject when the insects start to decline during autumn.

One small publication which has considerably helped me with the first stages of fungi identification is:

An Initial Guide to the Identification of Mushrooms and Toadstools by Paul Nichol.
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rusty
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Thank you for your time and efforts Dave I didn't realize they were so in depth. thanks for the info on the guide book too.
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Davebutterflyman
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They baffle experts as well Rusty and even with all the relevant information it's not always possible to identify them.
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acey
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Is this a Shaggy Ink Cap ? and is it usual for them to be seen in Jan ? I took this pic yesterday , it was about 4 inches tall ! thanks

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Davebutterflyman
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Yes, i'd agree with your id Andy. Nice find.
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eddie17
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Retired and wrinkly.
One for i/d please, photo taken yesterday in Cornwall.

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Davebutterflyman
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I would say that it was just one of the many colour forms of Trametes versicolor, Eddie.
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Geoff F
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Yes, these can be very variable, Eddie, ranging from almost black to nearly white but always have some form of concentric colour rings.

But there are a few rather similar looking other species so it is always worth checking them out.
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