Considered Steccherinum ochraceum.
Thanks to Juha Kinnunen (Finland) for ID.
Growing on a hardwood stick in a swampy area near swamp white oak, black walnut, sugar maple and hickory. Teeth waxy and turning purple with 5% KOH.
Herbarium specimen being sent to Django Grootmyers.
Catches your attention from the trail - if you are looking around and not staring at your feet.
Looked like burning embers on a heavily charred log.
Catches your attention from the trail - if you are looking around and not staring at your feet.
IDed by @fmgee
Reddish-brown caps with dark center, orangish gills, reddish stipe
Diameter: 1-4 cm
Substrate: soil
Habitat: park - growing under blue-gum eucalyptus tree