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Went back to Queen Elizabeth Park today, and far from being uncommon, there were dozens today. Im leaning now towards the Freckled Dapperling, which I believe is Echinoderma asperum at present. Guidebooks suggest its cap diameter is up to 10cm, but today they were up to 15cm. More likely?

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Thanks both

Despite one of the caps having water on it, I would describe the cap surface as dry and the edges smooth. Alas I no longer have a sense of smell (which predates COVID). I asked my wife what she smelt, and her less than helpful response was ‘mushroomy’. I then broke up the cap and put it in a plastic container and shook it up. She said now it reminds her of opening a child’s half empty lunchbox after a day at school, but could detect a fruity somewhat sweet smell. Not sure how much that helps but thanks for the responses

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Thanks. A worthy suggestion and it is interesting to note the slight yellow tinge to the base of the stem. More research required an undoubtedly, the purchase of a microscope

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Thanks Mal, looks promising. Next time I am out there I will look for the milky pore drops

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In fairness there could be anything under that lawn as we ploughed over a paddock where we had bonfires to create the space and the field was historically an apple orchard many decades ago. Having photographed it and trying to identify it first, I thought it might be a stubble Rosegill and went back to look for evidence of a volva, but was unsuccessful finding the exact spot. I will pay more attention next time. Thanks for the response

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Thanks Chris – much appreciated

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