Last week I was checking on one of my compost bins and noticed that there was a group of these mushrooms growing on a clump of composting leaves. Given the heat, I’m surprised to see them growing in the bin. Any help identifying them is most appreciated.

Shot of under side

  • LogLurker @mander.xyz
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    1 year ago

    I’m between Coprinellus disseminatus and Parasola plicatilis. It seems like Parasola is more common this time of year and more likely to grow on leaves.

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    1 year ago

    What part of the day was it when you took this photo? (Morning)

    Do they dry up and disappear in the heat of the day?

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      1 year ago

      I took a break from work around 11AM which is strong the time that I found them.

      I’m not sure if they dried up in the heat of the day, unfortunately. I put them back into the compost bin because I want as much fungal activity as possible. This particular bin is one of those enclosed, rollable units. It’s nice and humid inside.