Coal Creek Trail #41. Located on west-facing hillside along Coal Creek ~0.7 from Coeur d'Alene River Road.
Growing on Tsuga heterophylla needles.
BIOL 509: Mycology
Collection #1
Sensory observations:
Growing on mulch between these two trees:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184961985
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184961987
Other species found among the mushrooms (2 slugs, 1 millipede):
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184961988
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184961989
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184961990
BIOL 509: Mycology
Collection #2
Habitat: Riparian area next to dirt path covered in grasses and a bit of medick
Sensory observations:
Growing near these plants:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184961992
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/184961994
In grassy setting, cap still closed but gills white, bulb shaped base, somewhat large.
In grass where sprinklers keep soil moist. Very tough stems, caps 2-3.5cm across, stems 4-6cm long. Odor and taste mild.