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UK
Safari Tip:
A neat way to identify fungi is with the ID chart in the Nature Shop
called "Fungi Name Trail" - click
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Latin name: Tricholomopsis rutilans
Size: Cap is approximately 6 to 10cms in diameter.
Distribution: Found throughout the UK.
Months seen: September to November
Habitat: Found in coniferous woodlands, usually on or near tree stumps.
Special features: The name refers to its appearance. The cap is covered with plum coloured felt-like scales, while the gills are a bright custard yellow
colour. It is also sometimes called the 'strawberry mushroom'. This fungi is poisonous.
UK Safari Fungi Section
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