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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.
5 December 2020 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
5 December 2025 Bowers Grove Wood, Ropley Dean, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
10 August 2008 West Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
11 January 2009 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
On beech. 15 October 2014 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
19 September 2009 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
25 October 2025 Near Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
16 August 2008 West Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
19 February 2026 Near Chilton Candover, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
Growing at the base of a living oak tree. 20 March 2022 Hursley, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
16 November 2013 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
On a beech tree. 26 October 2022 New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
7 February 2009 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
3 October 2025 Rufus Stone, New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
On Beech, 25 August 2008 West Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
22 October 2015 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
On a Pine stump. 29 October 2016 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
October 1997 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
16 September 2020 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
1 October 2023 Franchises Wood, New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
25 December 2008 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.