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.
19 November 2025 Old Down Wood, Near Alton, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
29 December 2025 Westbury Park, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
Identified in the field by Alan Lucas. 17 December 2016 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
29 October 2013 New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
12 October 2024 Herriard Oak Common, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
18 October 2022 Bushy Leaze Wood, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
5 December 2009 West Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
A close up of the surface. 20 December 2021 Bramdean Common, 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.
Found and identified by members of the Hampshire Fungus Recording Group. On fallen birch. 16 December 2023 Crab Wood, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
Identified in the field by Paul Hugill. 17 December 2016 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
17 November 2021 Bentworth, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.
Independently identified by Eric Janke and Leif Goodwin. 3 September 2022 New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.