Gymnopus peronatus (syn. Collybia peronata) is commonly referred to as the Wood Woollyfoot, on account of the lower half of the stem being covered in fine white hairs. This widespread and common mushroom of leaf litter is poisonous; its cap colour is also very variable, which can make confident identification more difficult. Commonly known as the Wood Woollyfoot, this attractive little mushroom is sometimes recorded under the synonymous scientific names Marasmius peronatus or Marasmius urens.
Similar species: Agaricales
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Uploaded Sep 4, 2015. Captured Oct 4, 2015 12:38 in Wilderness Peak Trail, Renton, WA 98059, USA.
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IDing can be really hard... sometimes the differences are so subtle and it comes down to stuff that can't be photographed - smell, sticky or sliminess, taste- and I'm not about to put any of them in my mouth or things that require destroying the mushroom - what color it stains when you cut it, spore print, so some of my mushrooms remain unnamed. We do have some of the same types here as you do in the UK. I found these woolyfoots on a UK website first, so if your wife can name any of my mushrooms I'd welcome the advice. Posted 10 years ago