Russet Toughshank
Taken at Strathclyde Park on 26th October 2022 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70
in macro mode.
Fact File




Russet Toughshank.
Species:
Order:
Family:
A.K.A. 		Gymnopus dryophilus.
Agaricales.
Marasmiaceae.
Habitat:
Cap Diameter:
Stem:
Season:
Edibility:
 		Woodland and parkland mainly under Oak trees.
2 - 5 cms.
2 - 5 mm diameter, 2 - 5 cms long.
June - October.
Edible but with very tough stems.
When picking any fungus for consumption, caution should be exercised at all times.