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Chroogomphus ochraceus/vinicolor? Growing under mostly pines (in leaf litter) in a dense mixed forest in Gordon County, GA, US. December 17, 2019. Black spores present. Pictured are 3 different sizes/stages. The largest/oldest was around 11 cm in diameter. The apex of the stipe (of the older specimen) was &quot;peely&quot;. <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88058/chroogomphus_ochraceusvinicolor.html" title="Chroogomphus ochraceus/vinicolor?"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/88058_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=Wk0BSGBoMe4np%2B8AyQ2CbEH2IaA%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Chroogomphus ochraceus/vinicolor? Growing under mostly pines (in leaf litter) in a dense mixed forest in Gordon County, GA, US. December 17, 2019. Black spores present. Pictured are 3 different sizes/stages. The largest/oldest was around 11 cm in diameter. The apex of the stipe (of the older specimen) was &quot;peely&quot;. <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88057/chroogomphus_ochraceusvinicolor.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88056/chroogomphus_ochraceusvinicolor.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88055/chroogomphus_ochraceusvinicolor.html Chroogomphus ochraceus,Fall,Geotagged,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88057/chroogomphus_ochraceusvinicolor.html" title="Chroogomphus ochraceus/vinicolor?"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/88057_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=VR%2BbUbkojeHkgMrd%2BRFeM73XuA8%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Chroogomphus ochraceus/vinicolor? Growing under mostly pines (in leaf litter) in a dense mixed forest in Gordon County, GA, US. December 17, 2019. Black spores present. Pictured are 3 different sizes/stages. The largest/oldest was around 11 cm in diameter. The apex of the stipe (of the older specimen) was &quot;peely&quot;. <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88058/chroogomphus_ochraceusvinicolor.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88056/chroogomphus_ochraceusvinicolor.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88055/chroogomphus_ochraceusvinicolor.html Chroogomphus ochraceus,Fall,Geotagged,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88055/chroogomphus_ochraceusvinicolor.html" title="Chroogomphus ochraceus/vinicolor?"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/88055_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=0csbPZ3MXxr69TfM6fbK7%2BHAMlY%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Chroogomphus ochraceus/vinicolor? Growing under mostly pines (in leaf litter) in a dense mixed forest in Gordon County, GA, US. December 17, 2019. Black spores present. Pictured are 3 different sizes/stages. The largest/oldest was around 11 cm in diameter. The apex of the stipe (of the older specimen) was &quot;peely&quot;.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88058/chroogomphus_ochraceusvinicolor.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88056/chroogomphus_ochraceusvinicolor.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88057/chroogomphus_ochraceusvinicolor.html Chroogomphus ochraceus,Fall,Geotagged,United States" /></a></figure> Chroogomphus ochraceus,Fall,Geotagged,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Chroogomphus ochraceus/vinicolor?

Growing under mostly pines (in leaf litter) in a dense mixed forest in Gordon County, GA, US. December 17, 2019. Black spores present. Pictured are 3 different sizes/stages. The largest/oldest was around 11 cm in diameter. The apex of the stipe (of the older specimen) was "peely".

Chroogomphus ochraceus/vinicolor? Growing under mostly pines (in leaf litter) in a dense mixed forest in Gordon County, GA, US. December 17, 2019. Black spores present. Pictured are 3 different sizes/stages. The largest/oldest was around 11 cm in diameter. The apex of the stipe (of the older specimen) was "peely". <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88057/chroogomphus_ochraceusvinicolor.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88056/chroogomphus_ochraceusvinicolor.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88055/chroogomphus_ochraceusvinicolor.html Chroogomphus ochraceus,Fall,Geotagged,United States

Chroogomphus ochraceus/vinicolor? Growing under mostly pines (in leaf litter) in a dense mixed forest in Gordon County, GA, US. December 17, 2019. Black spores present. Pictured are 3 different sizes/stages. The largest/oldest was around 11 cm in diameter. The apex of the stipe (of the older specimen) was "peely". <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88058/chroogomphus_ochraceusvinicolor.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88056/chroogomphus_ochraceusvinicolor.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88055/chroogomphus_ochraceusvinicolor.html Chroogomphus ochraceus,Fall,Geotagged,United States

Chroogomphus ochraceus/vinicolor? Growing under mostly pines (in leaf litter) in a dense mixed forest in Gordon County, GA, US. December 17, 2019. Black spores present. Pictured are 3 different sizes/stages. The largest/oldest was around 11 cm in diameter. The apex of the stipe (of the older specimen) was "peely".<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88058/chroogomphus_ochraceusvinicolor.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88056/chroogomphus_ochraceusvinicolor.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88057/chroogomphus_ochraceusvinicolor.html Chroogomphus ochraceus,Fall,Geotagged,United States

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    Christine Young
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    Is that a baby mushroom growing on the gills? Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      Yes! Well not exactly on the gill. But on leaf litter/dirt stuck to the gill? This was one of the 3 stages of growth I was talking about :D Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        Awesomely weird! Posted 5 years ago

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The Chroogomphus ochraceus

Cap: 2-12 cm wide; convex, occasionally with a central point; smooth; slimy when fresh and young, but often dry and shiny or silky when collected; color ranging from yellowish to orangish, reddish, purplish red, or reddish brown--usually darker with maturity.

Gills: Running down the stem; distant or nearly so; pale yellowish at first, becoming grayish cinnamon and finally blackish as the spores mature.

Stem: 3.5-18 cm long; up to 2.5 cm wide; tapering to base; yellowish to.. more

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Similar species: Boletales
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Uploaded Dec 23, 2019. Captured Dec 17, 2019 12:09 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/20.0
  • 1/41s
  • ISO250
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.