Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Boletus

I found this beautiful bolete amongst the old oaks in Backstone Bank wood, near Wolsingham in Weardale, this morning. Think it might be an oldish specimen of the cep or penny bun Boletus edulis, judging by the whitish edge to the cap - but not sure.



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6 comments:

  1. Amanda PetersOctober 29, 2014 at 9:52 PM

    Stunning specimen , I don't think there is as many mushroom about as there was last year at this time, could it be down to the weather ?
    Amanda

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    1. PhilOctober 30, 2014 at 8:47 AM

      Think it must have been that long dry spell in September - it seems to have taken longer for them to appear this year

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  2. Lucy Corrander Now in Halifax!October 30, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    Whether or not I see fungi is pretty random and depends on where I happen to go. I'll have to send myself to some woods!

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    1. PhilOctober 30, 2014 at 8:49 AM

      Grassland can be good for them too - especially for the colourful waxcaps

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  3. LindaOctober 30, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    Amazing!

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    1. PhilOctober 31, 2014 at 6:51 PM

      think it's the best toadstool that I've found this autumn

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