St Thomas' 2022, day 258
66 degrees, 88% humidity, wind 4mp SW, cloudless day. No precipitation since Sunday.
Three Boletes and three species of Amanita up since Sunday.
Bird species calling: Belted Kingfisher, Northern Cardinal, Tufted Titmouse, Pine warbler, Blue Jay, duck species.
Acorns hitting the pavilion roof.
Crape myrtles have about 50% of their blossoms left. Some brown leaves on the ground (10%), Sweetgum/Oak.
Cicada shells on trees and a wing in the grass.
Squirrels have been busy feeding on pinecones.
Observations
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Yellow American Blusher (Amanita flavorubens)Observer
kimmiepaxtonDescription
Solitary between American sweetgum and white oak in grass. This doom has been nibbled by creatures.
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Ruffle Lichens (Genus Parmotrema)Observer
kimmiepaxtonDescription
On fallen branch under pines but deciduous branch.
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Genus StrobilomycesObserver
kimmiepaxtonDescription
Growing under water oak tree on the east side. Mimosa, Virginia creeper, cross vine, trumpet creeper also present. Solitary.
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Genus ChalciporusObserver
kimmiepaxtonDescription
Growing amongst basketgrasses, 18 inches away from two Bolete species, northwest of water oaks. Cap surface tacky, Stipe dry, no annulus. Smell earthy.
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Boletes (Family Boletaceae)Observer
kimmiepaxtonDescription
Two species appearing caespitose growing 18 inches away from another Bolete. Very similar, but spore surface is dark brown on the other species, this one may be younger and displaying different characteristics or different species. Cap is slightly tacky, stem dry, no annulus, smell slightly sweet.
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Dog Vomit Slime Mold (Fuligo septica)Observer
kimmiepaxtonDescription
Growing on fallen log. More slime mold on the stump.
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Dog Vomit Slime Mold (Fuligo septica)Observer
kimmiepaxtonDescription
Growing on stump next to fallen log with more slime mold. A big slug is coming to check it out.
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Genus LycoperdonObserver
kimmiepaxtonDescription
Six Puffballs growing in a rough ring under Eastern Redcedar. Sticks pointing at species.
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Common Gilled Mushrooms and Allies (Order Agaricales)Observer
kimmiepaxtonDescription
Aged and moldy cap and stalk mushroom. Was growing under Sweetgum.
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Amanita Mushrooms (Genus Amanita)Observer
kimmiepaxtonDescription
Growing 18 inches from another amanita. This species looks old and wrinkled around the margin, no warts on cap, no anulus or volva. Stipe is velvety, cap is dry. Growing in the grass.
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Amanita Mushrooms (Genus Amanita)Observer
kimmiepaxtonDescription
18 inches away from another amanita. This species cap is slightly viscid, the stipe surface is powdery and comes away when you touch it. Patch of fuzzy white mold growing on the SW side of cap. Redcedar 12 ft SW.
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