Geoglossum glutinosum Glutinous Earthtongue.
Nigel Stringer left a packet with this at my house. The fb stuck to the paper and microscopy showed long spores with 3 - 7 septa ---- mainly having 3 or 4 septa. Most Geoglossum species I find have 7 or more septa so this was a new one for me.
I had to look at his small lawn to get a picture. The shiny glutinous covering shows in the photo.
Before I spotted the Geoglossum I found these small waxcaps --- Hygrocybe mucronella Bitter Waxcap. The distinct bitter taste can usually be detected by placing the tip of the tongue on the cap (easier if the a fb is picked!).
Where were they found Philip? Both are new species to me.
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