Fungi Fun

October 2023. Autumn is a good time of year for mushrooms, and Catton Park is full of different varieties. What's the difference between mushrooms and fungi I hear you ask?

Apparently, all mushrooms are fungi but not all fungi are mushrooms. Confused? Well I am!

The attached link may help (or not), What's the difference.  

Anyway, I thought I would share some of the different varieties that I have come across during my weekly visits. Please note that I am not an expert in any shape or form. I have used 'Google lens' in an attempt to identify as many as I can. Please share your thoughts on any that you may recognise.

Stinkhorn mushroom...

Chaga mushroom - looks like a piece of steak when sliced...

Jelly Ear fungus - no explanation required!...

Turkey Tail mushroom...

Best guess is Chicken of the Woods fungus (probably past it's best)...

Best guess is Clustered Brittlestem mushroom...

Best guess is Conifer Tuft or Sulphur Tuft mushroom (see below)...

Parasol mushroom...

Best guess is Golden Scalycap mushroom (past it's best)...

Best guess is Honey fungus...

                                   

Best guess is Angels Bonnet mushroom...

Shaggy Ink Cap mushroom...

Best guess is Sulphur Tuft mushroom...

Yellow Stagshorn fungus...

Common Puffball mushroom...

Best guess is Giant Polypore fungus...

Look out for my next post, when I will be catching up with the ongoing upkeep of the park.