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Placido
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Re: FUNGI

Post by Placido » Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:45 pm

I think you're right - in the pan with bacon :yummy:.

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Re: FUNGI

Post by Mike_k » Tue Nov 10, 2015 11:37 am

Hi - sorry I haven't been very active recently but here are some shots of Candlesnuff (or Stagshorn) fungus - Xylaria hypoxylon - I found in the garden the other day.
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stag_horn_3_800x540.jpg

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Re: FUNGI

Post by Willpar » Tue Nov 10, 2015 12:53 pm

Have never seen that before Mike. Looks rather nice.

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Re: FUNGI

Post by Placido » Tue Nov 10, 2015 12:58 pm

Oh wow !! Not sure I'd put that in a pan with some bacon ....... :scratch: :shake:

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Re: FUNGI

Post by Jacksparrow » Tue Nov 10, 2015 8:55 pm

Evil looking stuff. I'm not sure I've ever seen any either. thanks for the :photo: Mike. :yes:

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Re: FUNGI

Post by nuthatch » Wed Nov 11, 2015 8:31 am

:rolleyes2: :sofa:

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Re: FUNGI

Post by Mike_k » Wed Nov 11, 2015 1:24 pm

Placido wrote:Oh wow !! Not sure I'd put that in a pan with some bacon ....... :scratch: :shake:
When I was reading up about it said it was actually edible, or at least wouldn't poison you, but it was a bit woody and not very tasty.
I haven't tried it though :D

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Re: FUNGI

Post by Jacksparrow » Thu Dec 17, 2015 4:29 pm

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This is the last of the Shaggy Parasols today. It is approximately 6 inches across the top of the cap that has a lovely twirling pattern.

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Re: FUNGI

Post by Placido » Thu Dec 17, 2015 10:39 pm

Incredible that they are still growing. Must be the weather :hot: :raining:

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Re: FUNGI

Post by nuthatch » Wed Feb 17, 2016 11:06 am

(Lots of little holes in those leaves - wonder what made them.)

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