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Hygrocybe sp. Working on an ID.<br /> <br /> Growing in grass and moss in a saturated area of a yard in a residential area.<br /> <br /> Nonstaining. Gills attach to stem but are not decurrent. Stems are flimsy and split in two when handled. The caps of older specimens fade to a muddy pale pink color. No detectable odor. Largest pileal width: 2 to 2.5 cm. Pilei are slightly greasy.<br /> <br /> Nearest trees are Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) and Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua).<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68231/hygrocybe_sp.html" title="Hygrocybe sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/68231_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=XCo2LP%2F0AfN%2BBN41s8vQHMNBgKQ%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Hygrocybe sp. Working on an ID.<br /> <br /> Growing in grass and moss in a saturated area of a yard in a residential area.<br /> <br /> Nonstaining. Gills attach to stem but are not decurrent. Stems are flimsy and split in two when handled. The caps of older specimens fade to a muddy pale pink color. No detectable odor. Largest pileal width: 2 to 2.5 cm. Pilei are slightly greasy.<br /> <br /> Nearest trees are Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) and Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua).<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68234/hygrocybe_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68233/hygrocybe_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68232/hygrocybe_sp.html Fall,Geotagged,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68233/hygrocybe_sp.html" title="Hygrocybe sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/68233_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=taXKMEiPcWt82DBeeoWep5x8O%2BA%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Hygrocybe sp. Working on an ID.<br /> <br /> Growing in grass and moss in a saturated area of a yard in a residential area.<br /> <br /> Nonstaining. Gills attach to stem but are not decurrent. Stems are flimsy and split in two when handled. The caps of older specimens fade to a muddy pale pink color. No detectable odor. Largest pileal width: 2 to 2.5 cm. Pilei are slightly greasy.<br /> <br /> Nearest trees are Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) and Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua).<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68231/hygrocybe_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68234/hygrocybe_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68232/hygrocybe_sp.html Fall,Geotagged,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68234/hygrocybe_sp.html" title="Hygrocybe sp."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/68234_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=nlj7fGs0eMqDeF6ock%2FMsn1mCrw%3D" width="102" height="152" alt="Hygrocybe sp. Working on an ID.<br /> <br /> Growing in grass and moss in a saturated area of a yard in a residential area.<br /> <br /> Nonstaining. Gills attach to stem but are not decurrent. Stems are flimsy and split in two when handled. The caps of older specimens fade to a muddy pale pink color. No detectable odor. Largest pileal width: 2 to 2.5 cm. Pilei are slightly greasy.<br /> <br /> Nearest trees are Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) and Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua).<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68231/hygrocybe_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68233/hygrocybe_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68232/hygrocybe_sp.html Fall,Geotagged,United States" /></a></figure> Fall,Geotagged,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Hygrocybe sp.

Working on an ID.

Growing in grass and moss in a saturated area of a yard in a residential area.

Nonstaining. Gills attach to stem but are not decurrent. Stems are flimsy and split in two when handled. The caps of older specimens fade to a muddy pale pink color. No detectable odor. Largest pileal width: 2 to 2.5 cm. Pilei are slightly greasy.

Nearest trees are Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) and Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua).

Hygrocybe sp. Working on an ID.<br /> <br /> Growing in grass and moss in a saturated area of a yard in a residential area.<br /> <br /> Nonstaining. Gills attach to stem but are not decurrent. Stems are flimsy and split in two when handled. The caps of older specimens fade to a muddy pale pink color. No detectable odor. Largest pileal width: 2 to 2.5 cm. Pilei are slightly greasy.<br /> <br /> Nearest trees are Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) and Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua).<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68234/hygrocybe_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68233/hygrocybe_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68232/hygrocybe_sp.html Fall,Geotagged,United States

Hygrocybe sp. Working on an ID.<br /> <br /> Growing in grass and moss in a saturated area of a yard in a residential area.<br /> <br /> Nonstaining. Gills attach to stem but are not decurrent. Stems are flimsy and split in two when handled. The caps of older specimens fade to a muddy pale pink color. No detectable odor. Largest pileal width: 2 to 2.5 cm. Pilei are slightly greasy.<br /> <br /> Nearest trees are Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) and Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua).<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68231/hygrocybe_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68234/hygrocybe_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68232/hygrocybe_sp.html Fall,Geotagged,United States

Hygrocybe sp. Working on an ID.<br /> <br /> Growing in grass and moss in a saturated area of a yard in a residential area.<br /> <br /> Nonstaining. Gills attach to stem but are not decurrent. Stems are flimsy and split in two when handled. The caps of older specimens fade to a muddy pale pink color. No detectable odor. Largest pileal width: 2 to 2.5 cm. Pilei are slightly greasy.<br /> <br /> Nearest trees are Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) and Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua).<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68231/hygrocybe_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68233/hygrocybe_sp.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/68232/hygrocybe_sp.html Fall,Geotagged,United States

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  1. View morpheme's profile
    morpheme
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    I would start here: https://www.mushroomexpert.com/hygrocybe_miniata.html Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      Thanks! That was actually my first thought, but I don't have much confidence in myself when it comes to this genus!
      P.s. Do you prefer to be called by "morpheme" or a first name instead? :)       Posted 6 years ago
      1. View morpheme's profile
        morpheme
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        My real name isn't unique, but it's a bit distinctive and my husband is not so keen on me splashing my actual identity around on the internet so much.. even in rather safe places like this one :p, so my screen name is just fine. Posted 6 years ago
        1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
          Flown Kimmerling
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          Gotcha! Morpheme it is then! Posted 6 years ago

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Uploaded Oct 25, 2018. Captured Oct 13, 2018 16:16 in 110 Earl St, Plainville, GA 30733, USA.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/4.0
  • 1/640s
  • ISO100
  • 60mm
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