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Botanist/Ecologist based in north west England. Botany got me hooked but now Interested in all groups.
Interesting, possibly neomarchii?
November 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Interesting, possibly neomarchii?
As Rob says. Likely splendidissma with that large contorted and sometimes ridged stipe. When crushed stipe smells a bit sweet and cap is dry. Different fill attachment to coccinea also
November 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
As Rob says. Likely splendidissma with that large contorted and sometimes ridged stipe. When crushed stipe smells a bit sweet and cap is dry. Different fill attachment to coccinea also
Stipes don't look right for coccinea to me. Definitely greasy cap and not wet from rain? Looks like one of the exciting reds!
November 9, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Stipes don't look right for coccinea to me. Definitely greasy cap and not wet from rain? Looks like one of the exciting reds!
Agree completely!
November 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Agree completely!
Definitely noticed the same near me (Merseyside), but at this site in Derbyshire there were thousands of them!
October 30, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Definitely noticed the same near me (Merseyside), but at this site in Derbyshire there were thousands of them!
All three are in kibby. Re online I'm not sure. Think the Beds fungus group had some images of it.
Europerplexus is drier, larger (especially the stipe) and browner. Sciophanus is smaller, very viscid, a reddish colour and with a more striate cap.
Europerplexus is drier, larger (especially the stipe) and browner. Sciophanus is smaller, very viscid, a reddish colour and with a more striate cap.
October 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM
All three are in kibby. Re online I'm not sure. Think the Beds fungus group had some images of it.
Europerplexus is drier, larger (especially the stipe) and browner. Sciophanus is smaller, very viscid, a reddish colour and with a more striate cap.
Europerplexus is drier, larger (especially the stipe) and browner. Sciophanus is smaller, very viscid, a reddish colour and with a more striate cap.
Suppose we do already have 3 splits (reginae, europerplexus and sciophanus). I think most Parrot variety comes from conditions and age. Just these pure blue ones that are pretty odd!
October 29, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Suppose we do already have 3 splits (reginae, europerplexus and sciophanus). I think most Parrot variety comes from conditions and age. Just these pure blue ones that are pretty odd!
Oh amazing, this is my favourite waxcap by far! Sounds like an incredible place
October 28, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Oh amazing, this is my favourite waxcap by far! Sounds like an incredible place
Aye that's the one! Think sciophanus is technically an incorrect name for some reason so sometimes still called perplexus etc. Different to europerplexus though. A very special species!
October 28, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Aye that's the one! Think sciophanus is technically an incorrect name for some reason so sometimes still called perplexus etc. Different to europerplexus though. A very special species!
I see some that are pink with a hint of blue a lot but always a very special day when there's a full blue one ☺️
October 28, 2025 at 10:24 AM
I see some that are pink with a hint of blue a lot but always a very special day when there's a full blue one ☺️