Cudonia circinans

Cudonia circinans can be distinguished by its irregular-round cap that is plump when wet, smooth to slightly wrinkled underside, pale brown, pinkish brown or yellowish coloration with a rubbery darker stipe . It is found growing in dense groups in conifer duff. Unlike most mushrooms the spores of Cudonia are needle like, long and narrow. A very similar species also found here in Alberta is Cudonia monticola which can be differentiated by having shorter spores.