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Fungi

Steve Stamford | Parasola auricoma

Parasola auricoma

Looking very similar to the Pleated Inkcap this small, fragile looking fungi can often be found amongst mulched areas where it grows either alone or in small clusters. I am not a fungi expert so please make your own mind up.
Steve Stamford | Pearly parachute fungi

Pearly parachute fungi

I believe this to be Pearly parachute (Marasmius wynneae) a small and slender fungi found on the base of a tree where several branches meet creating a little world for it to live in.
Steve Stamford | Stinkhorn portrait

Stinkhorn portrait

The very appropriately named Stinkhorn - Phallus impudicus gives off a pretty foul aroma that flies are seemingly unable to resist and once there their feet get a liberal coating of the spore bearing slime.
Steve Stamford | Fly agaric 2

Fly agaric 2

A beautiful specimen of a fly agaric - Amanita muscaria. Commonly described as poisonous though there are few documented human deaths from its consumption, and after having been parboiled it is eaten as a food in parts of Europe, Asia, and North America. It has a history of being used for a hallucinogenic experience.
Steve Stamford | Fly agaric square

Fly agaric square

The Fly Agaric - Amanita muscaria is often cited as being poisonous and whilst I am not recommending anyone tries it there is a long history of it being used as a hallucinogenic. Despite having this effect on humans many animals seem to eat it with little to no known effect other than curing hunger.
Steve Stamford | Agaric family

Agaric family

A Fly Agaric family - Amanita muscaria is a relatively common fungi famous for being poisonous when in reality it is more likely to lead stomach upset and hallucinations. Best I can say is if you aren't sure then leave it alone.
Steve Stamford | Autumn Agaric

Autumn Agaric

A single Fly Agaric - Amanita muscaria is a relatively common fungi famous for being poisonous when in reality it is more likely to lead stomach upset and hallucinations. Best I can say is if you aren't sure then leave it alone.
Steve Stamford | Fly agaric square

Fly agaric square

The Fly Agaric - Amanita muscaria is a relatively common fungi famous for being poisonous when in reality it is more likely to lead stomach upset and hallucinations. Best I can say is if you aren't sure then leave it alone.