Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea)
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Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea)
Image: © Jeff Buck Taken: 6 Oct 2020
Honey Fungus seen in Woodlands Drive, Hoole. According to my Collins guide to Mushrooms and Toadstools the caps begin convex and later flat as seen here. They are edible but need to be cooked thoroughly to avoid tummy ache.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.201247
Longitude
-2.877666