Growing on Quercus agrifola that has been killed by P. ramorum, as is commonly observed but not necessary.
Looks like sporangium for the moss :0
Firm, no gills, half of mushroom was in the ground. Seemed like there was a stem-like structure that went deeper into the ground, but I’m not sure. Cross section revealed white and yellow spots against a black background. Excreted a little bit of sticky yellow stuff.
Emergent from plasmodium. Includes bonus single tiny Comatrichia sp.
Checked following day (22/8) and is P. viride per photo 4.
Emergent from plasmodium. Includes bonus single tiny Comatrichia sp.
Checked following day (22/8) and is P. viride per photo 4.
Has sprung up in past 24 hours. No sign yesterday. About 45 mm high x 35 mm wide.
In moss along the High Lakes Trail.
Elev: 5000 ft.
Microscopy and ID done with @edvin_johannesen
Found by @graysquirrel on on decomposing Quercus agrifolia leaf