Honey Fungus / Boot-lace Fungus, found in dense clusters on or around trunks or stumps of deciduous trees. This is one of the most dangerous parasites of trees. causing intensive white rot. and ultimately death
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Honey Fungus / Boot-lace Fungus, found in dense clusters on or around trunks or stumps of deciduous trees. This is one of the most dangerous parasites of trees. causing intensive white rot. and ultimately death
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Honey Fungus / Boot-lace Fungus, found in dense clusters on or around trunks or stumps of deciduous trees
Nap Wood Nature Reserve, East Sussex. UK October.
Armillaria mellea
This is one of the most dangerous parasites of trees.
causing intensive white rot. and ultimately death. This fungus is responsible for large losses of timber each year. Very common and edible when cooked.
David C Dixon
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Dad's got some serious fungi-tude! 🍄 This print captures the fascinating Honey Fungus, also known as Boot-lace Fungus, in all its dangerous glory. Found in dense clusters around tree trunks or stumps, this parasite means business. 💥 It causes intensive white rot and ultimately leads to the unfortunate demise of trees. Talk about a tough opponent! But hey, did you know that even though it's a timber destroyer, this fungus can be quite tasty when cooked? 😋 Who would've thought? Just make sure you leave the cooking experiments to the experts! Nap Wood Nature Reserve in East Sussex, UK is where this epic battle between nature and trees took place back in October. The woodland setting adds an extra touch of mystery and enchantment to this scene. So next time you're out exploring forests or national parks across Europe (minus any commercial use), keep an eye out for these sneaky boot-lace invaders! They may look innocent at first glance but remember their true intentions – they're here to feast on unsuspecting trees. Kudos to David Dixon for capturing such a unique moment from our natural world! Let's appreciate both the beauty and danger that coexist within our ecosystems.
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