Russet Toughshank

Russet Toughshank - Gymnopus dryophilus

Alternative names
Collybia dryophila
Description

Cap is tawny or yellow-brown, gills are white and crowded, and almost free. Paler when dry.   Stipe is paler at top, tomentose and with white hyphal cords at base of stem. 

Similar Species

There are several similar Gymnopus species

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

This is hard to identify from a photo, and we recommend that it is verified by an expert before submission to NatureSpot.  Also photograph from top down, in side view and underneath showing gills, note habitat and substrate.

Habitat

Woodland of all types.

When to see it

Summer and autumn.

UK Status

Widespread and quite common in Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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