Stubble Rosegill
Taken at Barns Ness on 27th October 2019 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
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Taken at Skinflats on 29th October 2017 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Fact File


Stubble Rosegill.
Species:
Order:
Family:
Volvopluteus gloiocephalus.
Agaricales.
Pluteaceae
Habitat:

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Stem:
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Edibility:

Gardens, grassy fields,  forest areas, and on accumulations of vegetable matter like compost or woodchips piles.
5 - 15 cms diameter.
8 - 22.5 cms.
It is not unusual for a season of "spectacular" fruiting to be followed by several years with no appearance of the mushroom
Edible, although it is cited as mediocre or of poor quality.

When picking any fungus for consumption, caution should be exercised at all times.