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Monk's head

Infundibulicybe geotropa

Description:

A funnel-shaped toadstool widely found in Europe and (less commonly) in North America. A large sturdy cream- or buff-coloured funnel-shaped mushroom, it grows in mixed woodlands, often in troops or fairy rings, one of which is over half a mile wide. Although edible, it could be confused with some poisonous species of similar colouration and size.

Habitat:

Woods behind my UK home.

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Monk's head
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1 Comment

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Thanks for the ID Meik!

KarenL
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KarenL

Surrey Heath, England, United Kingdom

Spotted on Nov 16, 2011
Submitted on Nov 16, 2011

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