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Fungi  Sulphur Tuft

Sulphur Tuft - Photo © Copyright 2004 Gary Bradley
Photo: G. Bradley

UK Safari Tip:
A neat way to identify some of the most frequently found fungi is with the ID chart in the Nature Shop called "Fungi Name Trail" - click here

Latin name: Hypholoma fsciculare

Size: Caps grow to 7cms across

Distribution: Found throughout the U.K.

Months seen: All year round

Habitat: On tree stumps in deciduous and coniferous woods

Special features: Often appears in large tufts. The caps are sulphur yellow coloured at the edge and more orange towards the centre. The gills and stems are yellow too. The stems are often curved. The spores are purple-brown colour.




Fungi Identification Chart in the Nature Shop
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