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Fungi come in all sorts of shapes/sizes & have a crucial role in the Natural World but their beauty & importance is often overlooked.
I'm not an expert or a forager just some one who loves Fungi with a camera & a load of books,most of them picked up from charity shops.
Fungi come in all sorts of shapes/sizes & have a crucial role in the Natural World but their beauty & importance is often overlooked.
I'm not an expert or a forager just some one who loves Fungi with a camera & a load of books,most of them picked up from charity shops.
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This 'thread' is a work in progress, so it might get a bit messy as I want to keep my Fungi posts in 'one place'.
I will only name Fungi when I'm absolutely sure,other times I will only go as far as the family they belong to...
This 'thread' is a work in progress, so it might get a bit messy as I want to keep my Fungi posts in 'one place'.
I will only name Fungi when I'm absolutely sure,other times I will only go as far as the family they belong to...
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Weather,conditions & age can have a big impact on how Fungi look. Also some species are notoriously difficult to identify especially just on sight ( Yes I'm looking at you Russula's you little buggers)
Weather,conditions & age can have a big impact on how Fungi look. Also some species are notoriously difficult to identify especially just on sight ( Yes I'm looking at you Russula's you little buggers)
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I will only mention edibility in 'interesting facts' posts.
I've picked a few when there's loads but i'm not a forager & would not use this place to encourage anyone to try it.
There's lots of reasons why edible Fungi may be dodgy apart from correct identification.
I will only mention edibility in 'interesting facts' posts.
I've picked a few when there's loads but i'm not a forager & would not use this place to encourage anyone to try it.
There's lots of reasons why edible Fungi may be dodgy apart from correct identification.
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All photo's are my own so some posts may not include a photo of the Fungi i'm talking about.
Also post from my walks may include things other than Fungi & the odd furry bundle.
All photo's are my own so some posts may not include a photo of the Fungi i'm talking about.
Also post from my walks may include things other than Fungi & the odd furry bundle.
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Went for a short walk on Wednesday.
A lot of the Wood out of bounds because of the Bluebells.
But did see some Dryad's Saddle (Polyporus Squamosus).
Went for a short walk on Wednesday.
A lot of the Wood out of bounds because of the Bluebells.
But did see some Dryad's Saddle (Polyporus Squamosus).
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These are young Dryad's Saddle & have been growing on the same dead tree for a few years now.
Judging from previous years they should grow to an absolute epic size.
These are young Dryad's Saddle & have been growing on the same dead tree for a few years now.
Judging from previous years they should grow to an absolute epic size.
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The other day I posted pics from my walk of some young Dryad's Saddle (Polyporus Squamosus).
These are older Dryad's from the same place, 2018/19. Some of them well over a foot across.
Yes, that is a drowned slug in one of them.
The other day I posted pics from my walk of some young Dryad's Saddle (Polyporus Squamosus).
These are older Dryad's from the same place, 2018/19. Some of them well over a foot across.
Yes, that is a drowned slug in one of them.
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There are millions of species of Fungi. My interest is with the few visible & temporary fruiting bodies.
The actual Fungi live mostly out of sight, underground or within a Tree.
This is Mycelium and it's what does all the work,mainly breaking down organic material.
There are millions of species of Fungi. My interest is with the few visible & temporary fruiting bodies.
The actual Fungi live mostly out of sight, underground or within a Tree.
This is Mycelium and it's what does all the work,mainly breaking down organic material.
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When conditions are right a Mushroom is produced, it's only purpose is to release spores. (More on that in another post)
Here's some Mycelium & Mushrooms.
Clockwise from left
Rosy Bonnet ( Mycena Rosea)
Wood Blewit (Lepista Nuda)
Clouded Agaric (Clitocybe nebularis)
When conditions are right a Mushroom is produced, it's only purpose is to release spores. (More on that in another post)
Here's some Mycelium & Mushrooms.
Clockwise from left
Rosy Bonnet ( Mycena Rosea)
Wood Blewit (Lepista Nuda)
Clouded Agaric (Clitocybe nebularis)
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1 individual Fungi can cover a large area.
The Mushrooms below are from one organism.
Left-Glistening Inkcaps (Coprinellus Micaceus)
Right-Common Puffballs (Lycoperdon Perlatum)
Mushrooms metres away from each other are most likely from the same organism.
Even Miles...
1 individual Fungi can cover a large area.
The Mushrooms below are from one organism.
Left-Glistening Inkcaps (Coprinellus Micaceus)
Right-Common Puffballs (Lycoperdon Perlatum)
Mushrooms metres away from each other are most likely from the same organism.
Even Miles...
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...This is Honey Fungus (Armillaria Mellea)
Another Honey Fungus, (A.Ostoyae) in Oregon USA has been growing for at least 2000 years & it's size is nearly 4 Square Miles.
Search 'largest living organism' for more details.
...This is Honey Fungus (Armillaria Mellea)
Another Honey Fungus, (A.Ostoyae) in Oregon USA has been growing for at least 2000 years & it's size is nearly 4 Square Miles.
Search 'largest living organism' for more details.
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All aspects of Fungi are interesting but the main thing for the hobbyist are the Mushrooms.
A bad example because it's a different Kingdom but It's a bit like some one interested in Trees just taking photos of Acorns,Conkers & Cherries.
All aspects of Fungi are interesting but the main thing for the hobbyist are the Mushrooms.
A bad example because it's a different Kingdom but It's a bit like some one interested in Trees just taking photos of Acorns,Conkers & Cherries.
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Yesterday's evening walk.
Fungi is about all year but generally becomes more numerous from July to October.
Still, there will plenty going on this time of year but I spot as I walk rather than concentrating on one area.
Also...
Yesterday's evening walk.
Fungi is about all year but generally becomes more numerous from July to October.
Still, there will plenty going on this time of year but I spot as I walk rather than concentrating on one area.
Also...
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...Bluebells. I wouldn't dream of trampling through these.
Another few weeks I'll be able to move off the paths.
With lock down I been going in the evening. Low light with bright evening sunshine breaking through seems to make them glow. Anyway....
...Bluebells. I wouldn't dream of trampling through these.
Another few weeks I'll be able to move off the paths.
With lock down I been going in the evening. Low light with bright evening sunshine breaking through seems to make them glow. Anyway....
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...Spotted three Fungi one of which come's back every year in the same place (would've been four but that's a sore point)
If I'm having a quiet day there's a few places where there always seems to be something popping up.
Chicken of the Woods (Laetiporus Sulphureus)
...Spotted three Fungi one of which come's back every year in the same place (would've been four but that's a sore point)
If I'm having a quiet day there's a few places where there always seems to be something popping up.
Chicken of the Woods (Laetiporus Sulphureus)
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Sometimes called the Sulphur Polypore or Sulphur Shelf.
This is a young specimen. Soft & moist it will get harder & duller as it ages.
Sometimes called the Sulphur Polypore or Sulphur Shelf.
This is a young specimen. Soft & moist it will get harder & duller as it ages.
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Pale Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus Pulmonarius)
Young specimens that have been growing on this fallen tree for a few years now.
Pale Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus Pulmonarius)
Young specimens that have been growing on this fallen tree for a few years now.
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The Pale Oyster Mushroom tends to appear late Spring- Summer. The Oyster Mushroom ( P. Ostreatus) which is darker, Autumn- early Winter.
The Pale Oyster Mushroom tends to appear late Spring- Summer. The Oyster Mushroom ( P. Ostreatus) which is darker, Autumn- early Winter.
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Bluebells
Bluebells
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Wild Garlic.
Wild Garlic.
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St Georges Mushroom (Calocybe Gambosa)
Appear through to June but usually start popping up around St Georges Day.
Very strong mushroomy smell.
St Georges Mushroom (Calocybe Gambosa)
Appear through to June but usually start popping up around St Georges Day.
Very strong mushroomy smell.
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Spotted these on my way back. First time I've seen them here. There were loads where I used to live & they did seem to appear the week around 23rd April.
** Please click for full pictures until I find a balance between the size I like & the best size for twitter.
Spotted these on my way back. First time I've seen them here. There were loads where I used to live & they did seem to appear the week around 23rd April.
** Please click for full pictures until I find a balance between the size I like & the best size for twitter.
