Earth Tongues

Although most fungi are harmless, a small number are extremely toxic, and should be handled with caution. Never eat a fungus unless you are completely certain of its identity, and the species is known to be edible. If in doubt, discard it.

Geoglossum cookeianum

Geoglossum cookeianum

20 November 2023 Brookwood Cemetery, Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Geoglossum fallax

Geoglossum fallax

15 November 2015 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Geoglossum glutinosum

Geoglossum glutinosum

14 October 2008 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Geoglossum umbratile

Geoglossum umbratile

27 November 2016 Exbury Gardens, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Microglossum olivaceum

Microglossum olivaceum

October 2001 Devon. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Trichoglossum hirsutum

Trichoglossum hirsutum

7 November 2023 Marwell Zoo, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.