Gateshead Birders

Fungi

Crimson Waxcap


Hygrocybe punicea

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Photo ŠPaul Davidson
October 2005 - Shibdon Pond

This colourful waxcap is a large and handsome but declining species indicative of old unfertilised pastures grassland and acidic grassland. Fruiting in September and October, but can be well into the winterif it is mild.

 


Photo ©Brian Pollinge

Bradley Hall Oct 2011

 



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