Porcelain Mushroom
Taken at Dalzell Estate on 10th October 2023 sing Panasonic Lumix TZ70  in macro mode.
Fact File



Porcelain Mushroom.
Species:
Order:
Family:
A.K.A. 		Oudemansiella mucida.
Agaricales.
Physalacriaceae.
Beech Tuft
Habitat:
Cap Diameter:
Stem:
Season:
Edibility:
 		On dead parts of Beech Trees.
2 - 8 cms.
Diameter: 3 - 7 mm. Tall: Up to 8 cms.
July - October.
Provided that the skin is thoroughly washed (or peeled from the caps) to remove the mucus, these mushrooms are edible.
When picking any fungus for consumption, caution should be exercised at all times.