18 Nov Ascos: Helvellas, Cups, Jellies & Truffles Tile Image

18 Nov Ascos: Helvellas, Cups, Jellies & Truffles

Summary

A different fungal world waits among leaf litter and decaying wood: the sac fungi (Ascomycetes) range from pewter‑bowl helvellas and brightly coloured cup fungi to glossy jellies, black earthtongues and hidden truffles. Look for delicate white Helvella crispa at path edges, vivid green wood stained by Chlorociboria, small black “Pope’s buttons,” and the charcoal discs of King Alfred Cakes — but beware the poisonous false morel. Autumn woods are a study in strange shapes, subtle colours and secret subterranean treasures.

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