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Amylocystis spp. (Amylocystis lapponica)
Amylocystis lapponica is a medium-sized bracket fungus. The fruiting body is hairy and cream…
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Artist’s fungus (Ganoderma applanatum)
Artist’s fungus (Ganoderma applanatum) forms bracket-like fruit bodies that are reddish brown in…
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Bearded tooth (Hericium erinaceum)
The bearded tooth fungus is also known as the tree hedgehog fungus. It belongs to the family of…
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Beefsteak fungus (Fistulina hepatica)
As the common name suggests, beefsteak fungus is remarkably similar in appearance to raw meat. In…
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Bloxam's entoloma (Entoloma bloxamii)
Bloxam's entoloma produces a striking, blue, mushroom-shaped fruiting body . The smooth cap has a…
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Boletopsis spp. (Boletopsis grisea)
This squat fungus produces broad, pale grey caps, the surfaces of which are often cracked into…
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Boreal felt lichen (Erioderma pedicellatum)
Known as the “panda bear” of lichens because of its extreme rarity, the boreal felt lichen is a…
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Bridal veil stinkhorn (Phallus indusiatus)
Information on the bridal veil stinkhorn is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Churchyard lecanactis (Lecanactis hemisphaerica)
Churchyard lecanactis is a rare lichen that grows in crust-like formations . The name of the genus…
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Ciliate strap-lichen (Heterodermia leucomela)
Ciliate strap-lichen has ribbon-like lobes that are ivory white in colour , with long black…
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Coral tooth (Hericium coralloides)
The coral tooth fungus (Hericium coralloides) has been described as our most beautiful species of…
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Crater lichen (Diploschistes ocellatus)
Diploschistes ocellatus is a widespread lichen species that grows on calcareous rocks and soils. Its…
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Dark purple earth tongue (Geoglossum atropurpureum)
Earth tongues are highly distinctive fungi; the ridged and leathery fruiting body above the stem…
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Date waxcap (Hygrocybe spadicea)
Waxcaps are a group of fungi that have thick gills, watery flesh and a waxy texture . This waxcap…
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Death cap (Amanita phalloides)
This is one of the most poisonous European toadstools . All parts of the fungus are deadly, and it…