Collybia oreadoides

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By Roger Phillips

Published 2006

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Collybia oreadoides (Pass.) P.D. Orton syn. Marasmius oreadoides Pass. (illustrated 65% life size) Cap 2–5cm across, convex then irregularly expanded; whitish to pinkish-buff, discolouring rusty in patches with age. Stem 30–50×4–10mm, compressed; white. Flesh whitish-buff; taste bitterish, smell pleasant. Gills distant; white to cream. Spores 6–6.5×2.5–3¼, cylindrical to fusiform. Spore print white. Habitat in tufts amongst leaf litter; autumn. Very rare. Suspect avoid.