SCIENTIFIC NAME: FLAMMULINA VELUTIPES
VERNACULAR NAME: VELVET SHANK

Fig 1
CAP 2-10cm in diameter.  Convex becoming flattened.  A stickily smooth, delicious orange brown cap that seems constantly moist along with the late fruiting time gives an instant identification to this species.  The edge is pale which is slightly inrolled 
STIPE Smooth and yellowish at the extreme apex becoming dark brown and velvety below.  Equal with slight tapering towards the base.
GILLS/PORES The gills are pale yellow and evenly spaced.
FLESH Pale yellow and thin with faint mushroomy smell.
SPORES White, elliptic.
HABITAT In dense clusters on deciduous trees especially elm.
SEASON Common.  Late autumn to spring.
EDIBILITY Edible with a good flavour. aaa

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