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Genus ElaphomycesObserver
heatherdawsonDescription
Smooth yellow peridium, strong chemical/paint odor unlike all of the “oniony” Elaphomyces
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Genus ElaphomycesObserver
heatherdawsonDescription
Onion-y Elaphomyces, under oaks
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Genus ElaphomycesObserver
heatherdawsonDescription
Gregarious a few inches deep in the soil, two ripe ones found by dog, one less mature (non aromatic) found with further digging. Mature truffles very brittle and shattered when dug up, but the immature one was fairly solid (first two pictures). Looks like the inner cortex is lighter in the younger specimen, and a darker gray with maturity.
This black Elaphomyces has the same aroma as others I have collected under oaks, strong and persistent soil/mold/bitter scent that is pervasive even when dried. No “truffle” character to speak of.
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Genus MelanogasterObserver
heatherdawsonDescription
Squishy and the only intact one that I could retrieve from a few dog digs (Pyro got this one), notable and strong aroma of burnt toast and onions.
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Genus GeneaObserver
heatherdawsonDescription
Under Q agrifolia, abundant on the side of the road. Pleasant truffle-y aroma.
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Genus HymenogasterObserver
heatherdawsonDescription
Under black oak, pine, and manzanita.
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Genus MelanogasterObserver
heatherdawsonDescription
Abundant under black oak/ponderosa pine, typical Melanogaster aroma
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Ochre Jelly Club (Leotia lubrica)Observer
heatherdawsonDescription
With chinquapin
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Feather Stalkball (Onygena corvina)Observer
heatherdawsonDescription
On a small piece of decomposing fur in a field
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Genus SclerogasterObserver
heatherdawsonDescription
Forgot to get a fresh picture… burned prairie site, single collection
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Manzanita Trich (Tricholoma manzanitae)Observer
heatherdawsonDescription
With manzanita
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Earthballs (Genus Scleroderma)Observer
heatherdawsonDescription
On the trail/gravel road, below oak sites
Not collected
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Cowboy's Handkerchief (Hygrophorus eburneus)Observer
heatherdawsonDescription
Unburned oak site
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Webcaps (Genus Cortinarius)Observer
heatherdawsonDescription
Kind of an odd herby/ground spices aroma
Unburned oak site
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Basidiomycete Fungi (Phylum Basidiomycota)Observer
heatherdawsonDescription
On decomposing oak wood
Unburned oak site
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Common Gilled Mushrooms and Allies (Order Agaricales)Observer
heatherdawsonDescription
Growing under the ground cloth put down for a spore trap bottle.
Unburned oak site
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Cowboy's Handkerchief (Hygrophorus eburneus)Observer
heatherdawsonDescription
Control site, no burn history
