Bright yellowish-green on cap and exterior of bulb
Rhizopogon arctostaphyli
Notes: This pogey was mushy brown goo that smelled super sweet like cotton candy. very interesting to document a fragrance. Spores revealed it was Rhizopogon, sequence confirmed
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/MK656272
Strong match to holotype of Rhizopogon arctostaphyli (not yet in iNat database as of 06/09/23):
Redwood hemlock Doug fir
Growing on wood. Probably Sitka spruce or shore pine
FDS-CA-00740
In Pinus radiata and Quercus agrifolia dominated coastal mixed hardwood/conifer forest
Growing on well decomposed and partial buries Pinus radiata log
Brown, smooth pileus becoming bright yellow towards the margin. Lamellae white, broadly attached to slightly notched. Stipe equal, olive green at apex becoming rusty brown near base
Deep red KOH
Smell instinct
Taste bitter
Incredibly bright yellow/green fluorescence on all parts
Redwood duff