Parrot Waxcaps

These have been fruiting in huge numbers here this year. They are usually people's favourite Waxcap and part of that is the wide range of colours they show, varying between clumps and within individuals. Yellow, Orange, Pink, Brown and of course always Green somewhere. The Green is what remains wherever the light cannot get to it so the top of the stipe is usually a giveaway except on the oldest specimens. Here's a couple of specimens from this year exhibiting some interesting shades.