Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Chemical reactions stem base reacting blood red when KOH is applied to crusty velar remnants; FeSO 4 rusty; guaiac slowly blue, not rapid and intense as reported in some literature (Fig. 11).Spores 6.8-9.8 × 6.4-8.1 µm, ellipsoid, average of 8.40 × 7.0 µm, n= 39, with low warts and almost complete reticulum (Fig. 12).Spore deposit IIa-IIb, using the updated Romagnesi colour charts by Marxmüller (2014).Pileocystidia cylindric, 0-1 septate, often with yellow-green end cells in KOH (Fig. 13). Kew Accession number K-M001447336*** Other notable species recorded in the park during 2025 were: Suillellus queletii (Fig. 14) which was noted from a few different spots along that southern boundary with Quercus, which seemed to enjoy a good year in general, certainly in these parts; Amanita franchetii; Russula melliolens; R. decipiens and R. grisea.I'm certain there will be other hidden gems waiting to reveal themselves in 2026, fingers crossed.Fig. 14.Suillellus queletii.Photograph © Andy Overall.
Source: Field Mycology
DOI: 10.63482/j7ee4z31
Authors: Matt Wainhouse, Rich Wright
Institutions: Natural England, Cardiff University
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7212427645