Hydnellum concrescens (Pers.) Banker, (zoned tooth)


18 Sep 2008 at OSGR: SU56 in Berks, England

Record Summaryc. 20 fruitbodies, near roadside, under Beech, oak, Holly
Found asFruitbody
Date18 September 2008
OS grid refOSGR: SU56
Lat/Lon51° 30’ N, 1° 10’ W
Vice CountyBerks, VC no: 22
CountryEngland
Voucher18 Sep 2008[B]
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Notes:

Thin fragment of flesh+KOH gives brief but spectacular flicker of violet as soluble reactive principle diffuses out, then turns black (viewed under dissecting microscope.)

Spore print: ±BFF "sepia".

Spores: globose, strongly warty (almost like Inocybe petiginosa) 4.5/3.5µm with large oil drop.

[ 'BFF' = British Fungus Flora colour chart ]

The following literature was used to identify this find:

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