Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Brown Birch Bolete (Leccinum scabrum) (early September)

 


Brown Birch Bolete (Leccinum scabrum)




I found this bolete fungi on what I call "The Bonk" or Hypericum Way in Lower Dalton Crags. It was growing on the stumps of birch.

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In memory of Bryan John Yorke (3rd January 1948 - 28th May 2022) .  A hugely knowledgeable but utterly humble man.  He loved this area, and ...