P.D. Orton

English mycologist (1916-2005).

Peter Darbishire Orton (28 January 1916 – 7 April 2005) was an English mycologist, specialising in agarics.

Abbreviations: P.D.Orton
Occupations: mycologist, botanist
Citizenships: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
Languages: English
Dates: 1916-01-28T00:00:00Z – 2005-04-28T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Plymouth
Direct attributions: 0 plants, 133 fungi
Authorship mentions: 0 plants, 211 fungi

133 fungi attributed, 78 fungi contributed to211 fungi:

Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) (Fr.) P.D. Orton 1960
fungi species in the hymenogastraceae family
Gymnopilus junonius is a type of mushroom-forming fungus in the family Hymenogastraceae. Commonly known as the spectacular rustgill, or laughing Jim, this large orange mushroom is typically found growing on tree stumps, logs, or tree bases. It is found in Europe, Australasia and South America. It is inedible and contains some neurotoxins.
Psathyrella piluliformis (Common Stump Brittlestem) (Bull.) P.D. Orton 1969
edible fungi species in the psathyrellaceae family
Psathyrella piluliformis, commonly known as the clustered brittlestem, is a species of agaric fungus in the family Psathyrellaceae.
Laccaria bicolor (Bicoloured Deceiver) (Maire) P.D. Orton 1960
edible fungi species in the hydnangiaceae family
Laccaria bicolor is a small tan-colored mushroom with lilac gills. It is edible but not choice, and grows in mixed birch and pine woods. It is found in the temperate zones of the globe, in late summer and autumn. L. bicolor is an ectomycorrhizal fungus used as a soil inoculant in agriculture and horticulture.
Deconica montana (Mountain Moss Deconica) (Pers.) P.D. Orton 1960
fungi species in the strophariaceae family
Deconica montana, commonly known as the moss-loving deconia or mountain moss psilocybe, is a common species of mushroom. Its appearance is that of a typical "little brown mushroom" with a small, brown cap and a straight, thin stipe. It usually grows in mossy and montane regions around the world.
Lyophyllum fumosum (Pers.) P.D. Orton 1960
fungi species in the lyophyllaceae family
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Psathyrella ammophila (Dune Brittlestem) (Durieu & Lév.) P.D. Orton 1960
fungi species in the psathyrellaceae family
Psathyrella ammophila is a species of fungus in the family Psathyrellaceae and is found throughout Europe. Commonly known as the dune brittlestem, this agaric primarily grows on sand dunes near marram grass, feeding saprotrophically on the decaying roots. In the Northern hemisphere, the season of growth is generally May to November. P. ammophila is variable in appearance, changing colour and shape during its lifespan. Initially bell-shaped and tan or pale brown, the cap gradually flattens and darkens, becoming dark brown with a depressed shape as it ages.
Agaricus porphyrizon (Lilac Mushroom) P.D. Orton 1960
fungi species in the agaricaceae family
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Agaricus devoniensis (Sandy Mushroom) P.D. Orton 1960
fungi species in the agaricaceae family
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Hygrocybe conicoides (Dune Waxcap) (P.D. Orton) P.D. Orton & Watling 1969
fungi species in the hygrophoraceae family
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Hebeloma leucosarx (Birch Poisonpie) P.D. Orton 1960
fungi species in the hymenogastraceae family
Hebeloma leucosarx is a species of mushroom in the family Hymenogastraceae. H. leucosarx is found across a wide spectrum of habitats, from dry to wet and from soil that is calcareous and humus-poor to acidic and humus-rich. It is mostly found under deciduous trees but can occasionally be spotted under coniferous trees.
Cortinarius cinnamomeoluteus P.D. Orton 1960
fungi species in the cortinariaceae family
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Clitopilus hobsonii (Miller's Oysterling) (Berk.) P.D. Orton 1960
fungi species in the entolomataceae family
Clitopilus hobsonii, also known as Miller's oysterling, is a cosmopolitan species of saprotrophic gilled mushroom. It has a pinkish spore deposit.
Cantharellus ferruginascens (Pale Chanterelle) P.D. Orton 1969
fungi species in the hydnaceae family
Cantharellus ferruginascens is a species of Cantharellus found in Europe.
Volvariella caesiotincta P.D. Orton 1974
fungi species in the pluteaceae family
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Paxillus rubicundulus (Alder Rollrim) P.D. Orton 1969
fungi species in the paxillaceae family
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Clitocybe barbularum (Romagn.) P.D. Orton 1960
fungi species in the tricholomataceae family
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Volvariella murinella (Quél.) M.M. Moser ex Dennis, P.D. Orton & Hora 1960
fungi species in the pluteaceae family
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Gymnopilus decipiens (Deceiving Rustgill) (Sacc.) P.D. Orton 1960
fungi species in the hymenogastraceae family
Gymnopilus decipiens is a species of mushroom in the family Hymenogastraceae.
Entoloma sordidulum (Kühner & Romagn.) P.D. Orton 1960
fungi species in the entolomataceae family
Entoloma sordidulum is a mushroom found in North America. Rhodophyllus sordidulus is a synonym.
Conocybe rickeniana (Rusty Conecap) P.D. Orton 1960
fungi species in the bolbitiaceae family
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Tephrocybe anthracophila (Lasch) P.D. Orton 1969
fungi species in the lyophyllaceae family
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Omphalina mutila (Bog Navel) (Fr.) P.D. Orton 1960
fungi species in the tricholomataceae family
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Micromphale brassicolens (Cabbage Parachute) (Romagn.) P.D. Orton 1960
fungi species in the omphalotaceae family
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Lepiota subalba Kühner ex P.D. Orton 1960
fungi species in the agaricaceae family
Lepiota subalba is a species of fungus belonging to the family Agaricaceae. It is native to Europe.
Hygrocybe substrangulata (Waisted Waxcap) (P.D. Orton) P.D. Orton & Watling 1969
fungi species in the hygrophoraceae family
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Galerina calyptrata (Hooded Bell) P.D. Orton 1960
fungi species in the hymenogastraceae family
Galerina calyptrata, also known as the tiny bog Galerina, is a species of fungus belonging in the family Cortinariaceae. It occurs throughout much of the world, but has not been reported in North America.
Cortinarius simulatus P.D. Orton 1958
fungi species in the cortinariaceae family
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Psilocybe pratensis P.D. Orton 1969
fungi species in the hymenogastraceae family
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Psathyrella vinosofulva P.D. Orton 1960
fungi species in the psathyrellaceae family
Psathyrella vinosofulva is a species of agaric fungus in the family Psathyrellaceae. The species, first described scientifically by P.D.Orton in 1960, is found in Europe. The cap is initially conical to convex before expanded slightly, becoming slightly umbonate, and measures 1.4–2.3 cm (0.6–0.9 in) in diameter. The spores are ellipsoid, have a germ pore, and dimensions of 11–13 by 5.75–7 μm.
Naucoria subconspersa (Scurfy Aldercap) Kühner ex P.D. Orton 1960
fungi species in the hymenogastraceae family
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