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.
On a fallen beech tree. 18 October 2014 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
2 December 2025 Bowers Grove Wood, Ropley Dean, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
On a rotten beech log. 16 October 2022 Bushy Leaze Wood, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
Found and identified by Eric Janke. 24 March 2023 Leckford Estate, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
On a fallen branch in a church yard. 14 November 2022 Upper Wield, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
24 September 2022 Cadmans Pool, New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
8 October 2017 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
10 October 2016 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
11 January 2009 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
7 January 2017 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
Found and identified by Michael Harrison. On a fallen oak branch. 5 March 2022 The Vyne, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
2 November 2021 Witley, Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
19 September 2025 Near Alton, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
10 February 2026 Bushy Leaze Wood, Near Alton, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
3 April 2022 Noar Hill, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
Identified in the field by Eric Janke. 1 October Franchises Wood, New Forest. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
4 November 2025 Tenant Woods, Near Bramdean,Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
17 March 2008 Buckinghamshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
On rotten birch. 14 November 2025 Preston Oak Hills, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
21 February 2015 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
Collected and identified by Alan Lucas. 15 February 2009 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
8 November 2021 Minley, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
A close up of the pore surface. 25 December 2021 Bramdean Common, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
1 May 2010 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.