Sulphur Tuft (Hypholoma fasciculare) - in season now

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Cap: 3-7cm Bell-shaped. Sulphur yellow, slightly darker towards the centre.

Gills: Initially sulphur yellow, later becoming brown.

Stem: Sulphur yellow, darker towards the base. Slight residual ring.

Spores: Brown or purplish brown.

Flesh: Yellow

Habitat: In clusters on deciduous or coniferous deadwood.

Frequency: Very Common

Season:  Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec 

Edibility: Poisonous