Clustered Brittlestem - Psathyrella multipedata

Description

The pale cream to darker beige cap is usually no more than 3 cm. Stems (stipes) are white, and much longer than cap diameter.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

In scrub and woods also on lawns.

When to see it

Found in summer and autumn

Life History

This fungus grows in dense tufts with numerous stems joined at the base.

UK Status

Widespread in England but not particularly common, less well recorded from other parts of Britain.

VC55 Status

Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Common names
Clustered Brittlestem
Species group:
Fungi
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Agaricales
Family:
Psathyrellaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
15
First record:
08/10/2005 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
10/11/2023 (Alton, John)

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