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Friday 28 September 2018

Field Bird's Nest fungi



These have been present on my allotment for the past month or so, I thought they were just stunted, de-hydrated mushrooms up until today when I had a closer look a look at them. They range from around 6-11mm in diameter and are easily overlooked so I was pleased to have given them a second glance.

I think they are Field Bird's Nest fungi (Cyathus olla), judging by their size and trumpet shaped cups when mature. They have 3-5 eggs inside.


If anyone wants a look at them drop me a line - they're at Skircoat Green allotments.


 


2 comments:

  1. Thanks for taking me to them Charlie. First time I've seen any of this group.
    It looks like it could be Field Birdsnest Fungus, Cyathus olla, as the others on not stated to grow on soil, and this one is. (In two of my books - Phillips and the Sterry/Hughes. Jordan misses this one out.)

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  2. Yes I agree Steve, size and shape of the cup also suggest Field Bird's nest as well. I'll post a new photo and ID shortly.

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