King Alfred's Cakes (Daldinia concentrica)
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King Alfred's Cakes (Daldinia concentrica)
Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 30 Nov 2019
King Alfred’s Cakes (Daldinia concentrica) In Danby Wood. This fungus is commonly referred to as King Alfred's Cakes - having been given shelter by a peasant woman, King Alfred, preoccupied by other concerns, is reputed to have inadvertently allowed her cakes to burn despite his promise to watch them. They are also referred to as cramp balls due to the belief that carrying them would cure attacks of cramp. These widespread inedible fungi can commonly be found growing on dead ash and beech wood.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.604552
Longitude
1.275424