In memory of Bryan John Yorke (3rd January 1948 - 28th May 2022).
A hugely knowledgeable but utterly humble man. He loved this area, and enjoyed sharing its natural riches through his informative and delightful blogs.
They will continue to be available, for reference and discovery.
Thank you, Bryan, for your warmth, wisdom, and wit.
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Index to species of
Fungi, Lichens, Mosses and Slime Moulds etc.
(In preparation)
Click here for the Lichen Diary
Click over title of species to select
Fungi
Blue Roundhead fungi (Stropharia caerulea)
Brown Birch Bolete (Leccinum scabrum)
Cedar Apple Rust (Gymnosporangium clavariiforme)
Collared Earthstar (Geastrum tripliex)
Common Puffball (Lycoperdon perlatum)
Elfin Saddle fungi (Helvella lacunsa)
Glistening Inkcap (Coprinellus micaceus)
Green Elfcup (Chlorociboria aeruginascens)
Spiny Puffball (Lycoperdon echinatum)
Yellow Staghorn (Calocera viscosa)
Lichens
Hoary Rosette Lichen (Physcia aipolia)
Mosses
Slime Moulds
I found such a large lichen on the floor, on the banks of the River Lune at Kirkby Lonsdale, which had probably dropped from the high canopy of the long established decideous trees. It is called Ramalina fraxinea. It was large at the size of about 8"x6". Here is a photo of the beauty.
Found on a fallen twig within Lancelot Clark Storth
Quote:) from Lichens Guide "It has been used by man for several purposes, including as "a fixitive for perfume" a dyeing agent. It was ground up with rose petals to make a hair powder which whitened wigs. Covered up some of the smell of unwashed bodies and killed off head lice. This species was often added as a flavouring to bread in the Middle East. Iw was served as wadding in shotguns. The usnic acid it contains can be used to produce an antibiotic but it has been known to produce an allergy in woodcutters. Long Tailed tits greatly favour this species for their nest where it forms an effective camouflage.
A lovely lichen which can be in the shape of a golf tee. Found in Lancelot Clark Storth (bottom) on rotting tree stumps. Photo taken 17th December 2021.
There are some other shapes which seemed associated so I will include them here.
Stump puffball found in Dalton Crags. This one resembles the Lawyers Wig.
The above Glistening Inkcap were found in Dalton Crags on 8th September 2014.
I found this Common puffball in Dalton Crags on 8th September 2014
This is a interesting fungi I found during December 2020 on Slape Lane, Burton In Kendal whilst on my way to Lancelot Clark Stort. There were numerous on the side banking of the bridleway. The area is canopied with lots of cover from medium sized trees.
I have been checking it out again during 2021 but sadly have not found any.
I found this on a decaying tree within Lancelot Clark Storth close to the very bottom track as you start to climb up towards the "cattle crush".
Clavulina species (Early December)
"Tongues Of Fire"
This is an fungi which I first started to notice last year when I was walking through Holme Stinted Pastures, near Burton In Kendal. It seems to take over some of the more ancient Juniper trees. I am told it is also prevalent on Scout Scar.
Yesterday (7th May 2021) I was again in the same area actually photographing Early Purple Orchids, although sadly these had been almost demolished with all the heavy rain we have had recently. Yet I did notice from a couple of the Junipers which were well spread out from one another that they bore the Gymnosporangium clavariiforme or the Cedar Apple Rust fungi. I would have estimated that the fungi was one to two days old at the best and would be gone within the period of the next couple of days. It does not last long and seems to disappear without trace.
Here are some of the photos from yesterday, I hope you enjoy. Please let me know if you want any further details.
In memory of Bryan John Yorke (3rd January 1948 - 28th May 2022) . A hugely knowledgeable but utterly humble man. He loved this area, and ...
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