Fungi days around Coniston

So what exactly are fungi?

 At one time they were thought to be plants, but now it is accepted that they are something completely separate from plants and animals. They draw their sustenance from living or dead plants or animals. The main body of any fungus is hidden from view and consists of a mass of thin threads called hyphae . These hyphae permeate the particular species' growing medium....wood, leaf litter, soil etc.
Fungi are fascinating and hugely significant to the whole eco-system as they go about recycling nutrients from dead organic matter into the environment. Accurate identification  of fungi is not easy...in fact it can drive you to distraction and sometimes the best you can do is to identify the fungal genera or group that a particular specimen belongs to.
The guide books are also fascinating....before long you will be hooked....and tearing your hair out!! However I challenge anyone not to be enchanted by some of the names of these fabulous things...from Toad's Ear to Midnight Disco,  Daisy Earthstar to Witches' Butter, Poisonpie to Funeral Bell, Angels Wings to Cabbage Parachute and the unforgettable Snaketongue Truffleclub.

 If you are interested there are couple of books not to be without are Mushrooms, A comprehensive guide by Roger Phillips and Collins Complete Guide to British Mushrooms and Toadstools

 The woods and fields around the Coniston area are brilliant...... but do be prepared to get a bit damp.

 A couple of hours this morning (20.8.18) in the woods below Tarn Hows offered up this selection.....I am going back tomorrow for more.
Turkeytail




Boletus


Coprinopsis

Parasol


Shaggy Scalycap


Brittlegill

Milkcap

Boletus

So, we returned to the same area today (21.8.18) and were simply staggered by the variety and sheer beauty of the fungi to be seen. The weather was much better so we were able to extend the walk around the Tarns and oh my goodness what a treat!
Coprinopsis

Coprinopsis

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Milkcap

Bonnet



Boletus

Slug and Turkeytail

Turkeytail


Russula






Amanita

Amethyst deceiver

Amethyst deceiver



Lactarius

Yellow Swamp Brittle



Amanita



Scarletina bolete


Inkcap

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Larch bolete

Amethyst deceiver

Larch bolete


Fungus growing on Fungus

Woodtuft

Clavulinopsis

Agrocybe rivulosa

Mycena

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