A late Summer to late Autumn mushroom that lives by decomposing and feeding on leaf litter and other organic matter. Although not poisonous, the Spotted Toughshank is very bitter.
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Spotted Toughshank
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Spotted Toughshank
| Mushroom Type | |
| Common Names | Spotted Toughshank (EN), Coeswydn Fannog (CY), Monetnica Plamista (PL), Foltos Fülőke (HU) |
| Scientific Name | Rhodocollybia maculata |
| Synonyms | Collybia maculata |
| Season Start | Aug |
| Season End | Nov |
| Average Mushroom height (CM) | 10 |
| Average Cap width (CM) | 7 |
Please note that each and every mushroom you come across may vary in appearance to these photos.
Cap
White. Starting convex but eventually opening out to flat with the edges upturning. Orange/red/brown spots and patches appear as the mushroom ages.
Gills
White to very pale pink, very crowded and free from the stem with brown spots appearing as it ages.
Stem
A plain white stem which can be ‘rooting’ and can develop brown spots.
Flesh
White and firm.
Habitat
Mainly found with Pine and coniferous trees but can grow with deciduous trees or on heaths.
Possible Confusion
There are several white mushrooms that could be confused with the Spotted Toughshank, the most dangerous of which are the Destroying Angel (Amanita virosa), pictured, or the white variety of the Deathcap (Amanita phalloides var. alba). Although the two mushrooms have skirts, these could be eaten by slugs or damaged by the weather. Be very cautious when identifying mushrooms with white caps, gills and stem.
Spore Print
Off white to pale cream. Ellipsoid.
Taste / Smell
Bitter.
Frequency
Common
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