Fungi Growing on Other Fungi

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.

Asterophora lycoperdoides

11 October 2008 West Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Asterophora parasitica

20 October 2008 West Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Heteromycophaga glandulosae

RBG Kew herbarium accession number K(M)162107. 17 January 2009 West Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Pseudoboletus parasiticus

24 October 2007 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Volvariella surrecta

On Clitocybe nebularis, 5 November 2005 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.