Specimens growing inside the rotten trunk of a fallen beech tree. 15 September 2025 Near Lyndhurst, New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin. Smell Strong, mealy, rancid, unpleasant Season Autumn Distribution Infrequent Habitat On rotten wood from deciduous trees, especially beech and elm Edibility Unknown, avoid 
Specimens growing inside the rotten trunk of a fallen beech tree. 15 September 2025 Near Lyndhurst, New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin. 
Spores in Congo Red solution viewed with a 100X immersion objective. 15 September 2025 New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin. |