7 November 2023 Marwell Zoo, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin. Fruiting Body Identical to Inocybe fraudans, apart from size. The cap can measure 7 cm or more across. Distribution Infrequent Notes Inocybe incarnata was formerly classified as a variant of Inocybe fraudans. However DNA studies have show that it is a distinct species. It is macroscopically identical to I. fraudans, or at least differences have not been determined, except that it is larger, and can grow to 7 cm or more across. The specimens shown were identified by size. 
Spores in Congo Red solution viewed with a 100X immersion objective. 7 November 2023 Marwell Zoo, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin. 
Gill cystidia in Congo Red solution viewed with a 40X objective. 7 November 2023 Marwell Zoo, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin. 
Gill cystidia in Congo Red solution viewed with a 40X objective. 7 November 2023 Marwell Zoo, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin. 
Stem cystidia in Congo Red solution viewed with a 40X objective. 7 November 2023 Marwell Zoo, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin. |