This fungi
is widespread and often abundant.
It is nearly always associated with birch
trees.
They can be found from September to November.
It is most common in and around Hazel wood.
The Blusher (Amanita Rubescens)
Cauliflower Fungus (Sparassis Crispa)
Only grows
on the base of dead or dying pine stumps.
Often found growing on the same stump year
after year.
It appears, from September through to November.
Look for it, at the base of pine trees, near
Jubilee bench.
Orange Birth Boletus (Boletus Versipelle)
Nearly always
found under birch trees, from July to September.
The flesh is white, rapidly turning to blue-green
when exposed to the air. On Slop Bog look for
them growing under mature birch trees.
The Sickener (Russula Emetica)
As its name
suggests, is poisonous.
This fungi is very common under conifers,
it appears from September to November.
The best place to see it at Slop Bog , is
in the pine plantains.
Yellow Brain Fungus
(Termella Mesenterica)
Found from
December to March, quite common.
Grows on dead twigs, especially those of gorse.
At Slop Bog, look for it on gorse or willow
in Hazel Wood.
Cotness
Earth Star (Geastrum Triplex)
Found in deciduous
and pine woods, from September to November.
Several specimens have been found near the Redwood
Drive area.
Look for them under the pine trees.
Candle Snuff Fungus (Rhizina Inflata)
They are
Common through the year. Mainly found on
dead wood of deciduous trees, But also will
grow on
coniferous stumps. Fairly common in Hazel
wood and
Wet Wood.
The Deceiver
(Laccaria Amethystea)
Common fungi,
found in deciduous and coniferous woods.
They appear from early summer, to late autumn.
Best looked for in Hazel wood, where it is usually
found in small numbers.
