The dull orange colour and decurrent gills characterize these common mushrooms found in coniferous forests. The gills turn a provocative smoky-purple colour as its spores mature.

From a distance, I am often fooled by these mushies while chanterelle hunting. As Homer Simpson would say, Doh!

© Eileen K. Seto

Chroogomphus tomentosus

British Columbia, Canada - October, 1996

 



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