Hebeloma illicitum (Pk.) Sacc. Cap 2.5-3.5cm across, broadly convex becoming expanded; hygrophanous, dark chestnut brown when moist, paler when dry, especially on the margin, disc remaining darker; smooth. Gills adnexed, crowded, broad; pale brown. Stem 35-50 x 4mm), firm, hollow; cream or similar color to cap but much paler; lined at the top, white mycelium on the base. Veil white, slight. Flesh firm. Spores subellipsoid, 8.7-10 x 4.7-5.7µ. Deposit rusty clay. Habitat on decaying logs, twigs, branches in woods. Found in northeastern North America, west to Missouri. Not common. Season September-October. Not edible -suspect. |