Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

What's this fungi- base of Ash?


richyrich
 Share

Recommended Posts

Log in or register to remove this advert

18 minutes ago, David Humphries said:

Maybe worth considering Gymnopilus junonius 

Hi David, what are the reasons you would describe this fruiting body as Gymnopilus? are their specific gills to that or is the stipe specific. The fruiting bodies look quite similar to a number of other mushrooms I am seeing around. Or is this a host specific fungi, i.e, ash? Cheers, Aaron

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Difficult to be sure when the specimens are starting to over mature.

Easier when they are in early development. 


host (although found associating with a wide range of broadleaves) 

Cap colour (although a little faded here)

No cap scales (although they may have washed off) 

Gill colour

Gills are crowded

Gills possibly adnate 

remnant ring on stipe 

 

and a hunch 😁

 

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I've got the AA Fungi on Trees book. Just looked up your book- might get in future! 

Is the fungi harmful? It's a mature Ash in my field at home. About 15 years ago i dug a pond near it. It knocked the foliage back for a year or 2 with root damage, but not seen any fungus on til this one..

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Difficult to be sure when the specimens are starting to over mature.
Easier when they are in early development. 

host (although found associating with a wide range of broadleaves) 
Cap colour (although a little faded here)
No cap scales (although they may have washed off) 
Gill colour
Gills are crowded
Gills possibly adnate 
remnant ring on stipe 
 
and a hunch [emoji16]
 

Thanks David. I will have a good study of that fungi with those points in mind.

A wealth of knowledge! [emoji106]
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

7 hours ago, richyrich said:

I've got the AA Fungi on Trees book. Just looked up your book- might get in future! 

Is the fungi harmful? It's a mature Ash in my field at home. About 15 years ago i dug a pond near it. It knocked the foliage back for a year or 2 with root damage, but not seen any fungus on til this one..

‘If’ it’s Gymnopus junonius, it’s is a saprotroph that will be taking its sustenance within dysfunctional areas of the damaged wood volumes (probably the roots) 

It will be a slow process of degradation. 
If the tree is in decline due to more than the root damage (other disease/dysfunction) the fungi will be part of the succession of the ongoing decline. 

  • Like 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share

  •  

  • Featured Adverts

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.