Entries in Fungi (264)

Thursday
Jan062011

Eyelash Fungus

An eyelash fungus, a Scutellinia sp., probably Scutellinia scutellata.  They are called eyelash fungi because of the small hairs around their edges.

Photo taken in Whiteknights Park, Reading University grounds, Reading, UK, on 2011-01-05.

Wednesday
Jan052011

Grey Disco Fungus

From last spring: a grey disco fungus, probably Mollisia cinerea.

Photo taken in the Wilderness, Whiteknights Park, Reading University grounds, Reading, UK, on 2010-04-05.

Tuesday
Jan042011

Mould

A mould fungus, possibly of the genus Mucor, growing on the inside of a sweet pepper in our fridge.

Photo taken in Reading, UK, on 2010-05-23.

Monday
Jan032011

Jelly Ear Fungus

From back in late autumn, just before the first cold spell of the winter: jelly ear fungus, Auricularia auricula-judae.

Photo taken in the Wilderness, Whiteknights Park, Reading University grounds, Reading, UK, on 2010-11-23.

Saturday
Jan012011

Yellow Disco Fungus

A yellow disco fungus, probably lemon disco fungus Bisporella citrina.  According to Collins Complete Guide to British Mushrooms & Toadstools (Sterry and Hughes, 2009), the less common Bisporella subpallida is similar to B. citrina but has a duller, more subdued colour.

Photo taken in Whiteknights Park, Reading University grounds, Reading, UK, on 2010-12-31.