About this fungus
Sulphur Gymnopus is a fungus in the Omphalotaceae family. Its habitat and field characteristics are summarised below.
A small to medium yellow-brown, tough-stemmed woodland mushroom in leaf litter.
What to check
Record the full stem, gill attachment, litter type and spore print. Preserve material for microscopy.
Variation
Colour can fade as the cap dries, making yellow species look buff or tan.
Lookalikes
Numerous Gymnopus and Collybiopsis species share the same stature and habitat.
Habitat and range
Reported as a saprotroph in eastern North American woodland litter. Broader range claims are not supported here.
Food safety
Inedible.
Photographs
Photo: Lorna Grant · CC BY 4.0