Golden Spindles
Golden Spindles / clavulinopsis fusiformis. Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire. 10/10/17.
'GOLDEN SPINDLES OR NOT GOLDEN SPINDLES, THAT IS THE QUESTION.' (2)
I was informed at the time these were Golden Spindles, despite lacking the characteristic pointed tips. They were a mature cluster and in prime condition. You can see that the largest fruiting body was very wide, flattened and had deep longitudinal grooves. Another was developing it's reddish-brown tip.
They don’t look very 'spindle-like' and I've never been completely convinced by their identification. They’ve sat in a file for over two years now and since photographing them I've searched field guides and web sites, but found no match. I can't find any alternative species either.
Any thoughts and suggestions welcomed.
Golden Spindles
Golden Spindles / clavulinopsis fusiformis. Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire. 10/10/17.
'GOLDEN SPINDLES OR NOT GOLDEN SPINDLES, THAT IS THE QUESTION.' (2)
I was informed at the time these were Golden Spindles, despite lacking the characteristic pointed tips. They were a mature cluster and in prime condition. You can see that the largest fruiting body was very wide, flattened and had deep longitudinal grooves. Another was developing it's reddish-brown tip.
They don’t look very 'spindle-like' and I've never been completely convinced by their identification. They’ve sat in a file for over two years now and since photographing them I've searched field guides and web sites, but found no match. I can't find any alternative species either.
Any thoughts and suggestions welcomed.