Rush Disco

Rush Disco - Lachnum apalum

Description

A small white to cream cup-shaped hymenium with the margins and exteriors covered in hairs that are long in relation to the cup. It is associated with rushes (Juncus).  The cups have short stalks, and dry to a pale peach colour. 

Similar Species

There are other species of Lachnum associated with rushes.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Photograph on host plant; note substrate and associated plant species.  We recommend that this is identifed by an expert, from a specimen, before submission to NatureSpot; microscopic examination may be needed

Habitat

Found on the dead stems and leaves of rushes (Juncus spp.)

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