Psathyrella typhae

Psathyrella typhae

Alternative names
Candolleomyces typhae
Description

A small Psathyrella associated with Reedmace, Common Reed, etc..  Pale brown cap, conical at first, flattening later.  It is striate with small flecks of creamy-brown veil.   Gills pinkish to dark brown, stem white.  

Similar Species

Other Psathyella are similar, but the habitat assists identification

Identification difficulty

habitat

Recording advice

Photograph from top down, in side view and from underneath to show gills and full length of stipe.  You must note habitat and substrate and it is helpful to have a field photo.

Habitat

on stems of Reedmace (Typha), Common Reed (Phragmites) just above water-line

UK Status

Widespread but uncommon (Kibby Vol.3, 2021)

VC55 Status

Rare in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Additional images

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All NatureSpot records