Tricholomopsis rutilans  — Red-tufted Wood Tricholoma — Tricholomataceae

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Small to large mushroom. Convex to bell-shaped cap becoming nearly plane, with low umbo, dry, with roughened texture, purple-red fibrils on yellowish background, incurved ribbed margin. Gills attached, crowded, yellow, scalloped edges. Tall stalk, base slightly enlarged, yellowish, with reddish fibrils, staining yellow. Veil absent. Saprophytic.
 
Habitat: Scattered or groups, coniferous wood.

Scent: Mild to pungent

Spores: White

Season: Autumn

Sturdy, beautiful mushroom
Heart O' The Hills Campground, ONP

Cap with low umbo
Heart O' The Hills Campground, ONP

Reddish fibers on stout stalk
Heart O' The Hills Campground, ONP

Crowded, attached gills
Heart O' The Hills Campground, ONP

Scattered or in groups
Heart O' The Hills Campground, ONP