Russet Toughshank - Gymnopus dryophilus

Alternative names
Collybia dryophila
Description

Its distinguishing features include its greasy, tawny or tan cap of 2 to 5 cm; its attached, crowded, white gills; the absence of a partial veil; and its white spore print.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Woodland of all types.

When to see it

Summer and autumn.

UK Status

Widespread and quite common in Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Common names
Russet Toughshank, Penny Top
Species group:
Fungi
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Agaricales
Family:
Omphalotaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
8
First record:
18/09/2011 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
04/11/2019 (Nicholls, David)

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