Leucocoprinus fragilissimus vs L. birnbaumii

  • Here, I want to present an interesting early-fruiting species that I only have (for now) macrophotographs because I saw this in a public garden and was not prepared for collection (also images from my mobile) but I am sure it is a Leucocoprinus. Usually these early-fruiting yellowish basidiocarps in artificial soil are L. birnbaumii but this one was different in:


    1. Not in compost / peat or pot but more 'outdoor soil'

    2. Smaller, thinner, "fragile" - the ring falling off

    3. Colours are definitely paler


    So then doing further research, I am thinking that I found Leucocoprinus fragilissimus. The only thing is that from many images this species on the net, it seems to have a narrower, tooth-pick like stipe (but some shows similar features).


    I can do a collection tmrw, hoping they are not destroyed.


    In the image below I slightly enhanced the colours