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Title: Fungus identification
Post by: suziequeue on May 22, 2011, 07:05:19 pm

We were out doing a biodiversity study of our community orchard this morning and came across this.

Any ideas?

Never seen anything like it before. It measured about three to four inches across

It was growing on an old anthill. No dead trees/rotting wood around.

Title: Re: Fungus identification
Post by: deepinthewoods on May 22, 2011, 09:53:26 pm

thats a new one for me too. ive tried 2 books to no success, maybe you could refer it to the mycologcal society.
http://www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/ (http://www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/)

Title: Re: Fungus identification
Post by: suziequeue on May 23, 2011, 07:23:11 am

Thanks. I have sent them a note.

Title: Re: Fungus identification
Post by: Fleecewife on May 23, 2011, 11:08:04 am

What an amazing thing  :o  I haven't a clue what it is but let us know when you find out  8) Maybe it's new to science and it can be named after you - the susieQ goblet  ;D

Title: Re: Fungus identification
Post by: morri2 on May 23, 2011, 11:54:51 am

My 9 year old is a self confessed 'expert' on mushrooms ::) -  must admit though, he knows most of them, and the latin names too.  I'll ask him when he gets home from school.

Title: Re: Fungus identification
Post by: manian on May 23, 2011, 02:58:27 pm

looks like an 'exploded' giant puffball (after seeds sown)
Mx

Title: Re: Fungus identification
Post by: lill on May 23, 2011, 05:22:57 pm

ah i'v got it, it's a MAGIC mushroom ;D ;D

Title: Re: Fungus identification
Post by: robert waddell on May 23, 2011, 05:33:49 pm

instead of feeding the pigs with mushrooms i think lillian has been at the mushrooms :wave:

Title: Re: Fungus identification
Post by: morri2 on May 23, 2011, 06:36:24 pm

Well, I've asked my son, he's looked at the pictures and scanned his books, can't find anything.  If he comes across it somewhere we'll let you know - he continues to pour over his books!!!! ???

I think myself, I'd go for the burst puffball theory!

Title: Re: Fungus identification
Post by: suziequeue on May 24, 2011, 06:36:53 am

THanks for your posts.

I have sent the pictures to the British Mycological Society and will let you know of their response.

Title: Re: Fungus identification
Post by: Simon O on May 24, 2011, 07:58:34 am

as above opened up puffball i think

Title: Re: Fungus identification
Post by: suziequeue on May 24, 2011, 04:40:16 pm

Yes - an old puffball. ::)

The response from the British Mycological Society was:

This is the base of a large puffball after the ball has crumbled away. The species is Calvatia utriformis also called Handkea utriformis. It is a locally common species, usually on more alkaline soils I think and can get very large (6 ins across). It always leaves these stumps behind.'

They were very helpful and quick.

I have posted another fungus ID thread.

Susanna

Title: Re: Fungus identification
Post by: Fleecewife on May 24, 2011, 05:27:27 pm

Ah - I always vaguely wondered how they were attached to the ground  :D  Interesting though.

Title: Re: Fungus identification
Post by: deepinthewoods on May 24, 2011, 05:54:51 pm

puffballs are rare for me nowadays, used to always find them as a kid but its been a few years since i saw one. hopefully yours has spawned loads more. theyre edible too.

Title: Re: Fungus identification
Post by: suziequeue on May 24, 2011, 06:22:14 pm

Yes - I'll keep an eye on the area. It would be great to make something with them

Title: Re: Fungus identification
Post by: manian on May 24, 2011, 07:36:34 pm

Hey....... actually managed to answer a question and got it right............ :)

deffo go earlier next year and fry with some unsalted butter....... yummy
(send some my way) :yum:
Mx

Title: Re: Fungus identification
Post by: deepinthewoods on May 24, 2011, 09:07:59 pm

Hey....... actually managed to answer a question and got it right............

enjoy the moment, it sure beats getting something wrong... ::) ;D

Title: Re: Fungus identification
Post by: manian on May 25, 2011, 06:59:29 am

Quote from: deepinthewoods on May 24, 2011, 09:07:59 pm

Hey....... actually managed to answer a question and got it right............

enjoy the moment, it sure beats getting something wrong... ::) ;D

it doesn't happen often ;D    a bit like a blue moon...... or flying pigs.........
unfortunately don't have much experience with smallholdings etc (although learning curve steep last year) but have learnt loads from you guys.......
 ;D ;D :wave: ;D