Fungi Outer Hebrides


Phylum: Ascomycota   Family: Lachnaceae

Lachnum nivea (R. Hedw.) P. Karst.

Although described as snowy, the hymenium can be quite creamy-yellow when fresh. Common on plant debris including beech mast and pine cones

References: 
Læssøe, T. & Petersen, J.H. (2019) Fungi of Temperate Europe, Volume 2
Ellis, M.B. & Ellis, J.P (1997 new enlarged edition) Microfungi on Land Plants: An Identification Handbook

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