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Tall treesTall trees Posts: 175
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Any idea what type of fungi this is growing in my lawn. 
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  • PalustrisPalustris Posts: 4,307
    Look like a small Puffball.
  • Tall treesTall trees Posts: 175
    It’s 💯 not puff ball 
  • steephillsteephill Posts: 2,841
    Can you take some closer photos showing the stem and the underside of the cap? It will be easier if you pick a few good condition examples and photograph them against a neutral background like a piece of card.
  • Tall treesTall trees Posts: 175

  • Tall treesTall trees Posts: 175
    I was thinking dunce cap?
  • steephillsteephill Posts: 2,841
    Good guess, Conocybe apala also known as milky conecap. If that is correct them you should find that each mushroom only lasts 24 hours. It is very common in short grass and is nothing to worry about. If you don't like the sight of them on your lawn then just brush or mow them away.
  • Tall treesTall trees Posts: 175
    I agree
  • ViewAheadViewAhead Posts: 866
    Oh my, those are so pretty!  
  • LunarSeaLunarSea Posts: 1,923
    ViewAhead said:
    Oh my, those are so pretty!  

    Aren't they? Unfortunately the colour quickly fades as they grow. Waxcaps are fairly common in these parts, including some sizeable specimens in the surrounding fields.
    Clay soil - Cheshire/Derbyshire border. 

    I play with plants and soil and sometimes it's successful
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