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.
23 October 2014 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
15 November 2023 Preston Oak HIlls near Bentworth, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
29 October 2025 Near Lyndhurst, New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
26 August 2005 Berkshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
15 September 2010 West Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
24 September 2025 Eyeworth Pond, New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
12 April 2009 West Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
8 October 2025 Millyford Bridge, New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
31 August 2008 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
17 October 2020 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
On rotten beech. 31 October 2014 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
7 November 2010 Minley, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
The anamorph or asexual reproductive stage. 17 October 2020 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
3 October 2025 Near Brockenhurst, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
Identified by Nick Aplin. Identity confirmed by Martyn Ainsworth. RBG Kew herbarium accession number K(M)196496. On a fallen beech tree. 17 October 2014 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
10 October 2016 Hampshire. Photograph copyright .