Fungi gallery
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Chicken of the woods Laetiporus sulphureus
Appearing during the summer months, Chicken of the woods grows on tree trunks and stumps of various trees, but primarily oak. It is edible with the taste often compared to chicken, hence the name.
Dryad’s saddle Cerioporus squamosus
A parasitic fungi found growing on dead, deciduous tree trunks and stumps, dryad’s saddle is the largest capped mushroom in the United Kingdom and can grow up to 70cm in diameter.
Fly argaric Amanita muscaria
Arguably the most recognisable and iconic species of toadstool, fly argaric produces a red cap with white spots, appearing during the late summer – early autumn period.
Heath waxcap Gliophorus laetus
Hare’s foot inkcap Coprinopsis lagopus
Hare’s foot inkcap is a delicate mushroom with a short life span and grows up to 10cm in height. Keep an eye out for them growing in leaf litter and wood chip, appearing during summer and autumn in the UK.
Jelly ear Auricularia auricula-judae
A common fungi that can be found throughout the year, but most common during the winter months. Jelly ear is primarly found on dead and decaying branches, especially on elder.
King Alfred’s cakes Daldinia concentrica
King Alfred’s cakes look similar to pieces of round coal attached to decaying branches and trunks. Initially light brown when young, eventually turning black as they age.
Pleated inkcap Parasola plicatilis
A delicate, inedible mushroom, pleated inkcap emerges as a small bell shaped mushroom before developing into a flat-disc shape. It’s mainly found in short grass from late spring until early autumn.
Scarlet elfcup Sarcoscypha austriaca
Appearing during late winter and early springtime, scarlet elfcup grows on decaying twigs and branches, producing a vibrant red colour that brightens up those dreary winter days.
Shaggy inkcap Coprinus comatus
Initially a tall, cylindrical mushroom with a closed, white, shaggy cap that eventually opens up and breaks down, oozing a black inky fluid from which it takes its name.
Shaggy parasol Chlorophyllum rhacodes
Appearing from mid-summer to early autumn, the shaggy parasol initially appears as small egg shaped caps before they become larger and flatter as they mature.
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