The fungi of Fryerning Churchyard
Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca False Chanterelle: two found under Scots Pine on 21.11.94 and
occasional in the same area in subsequent years.
Hypholoma fasciculare Sulphur Tuft: one clump found on a conifer stump on 21.11.94 and
recorded in similar habitats most years since.
Inocybe asterospora: several under birch, Prunus and other broad-leaved trees on 24.10.00.
Inocybe fastigiata (= rimosa): 3-4 under a mix of broad-lcavcd trees and shrubs on 31.10.99.
Laccaria laccata The Deceiver: the only record of th is common species concerns 8-10 under
birch on 27.09.01.
Lactarius aurantiofulvus: several appeared under a mix of birch and pine on 23.10.01.
Lactarius quieticolor: frequent, occasionally common, under Scots & Corsican pines. Previously
thought to be L. deliciosus, it was re-identified by Tony Boniface as this species in 2001. The
chief difference between the two is that the orange latex quickly turns wine-red on exposure to
the air in quieticolor, a species whose distribution is still not fully understood.
Lactarius hepaticus: a dozen or more were found growing under Corsican Pine on 24.10.00 and
again on 14.10.01.
Lactarius pubescens: an attractive species that was first recorded on 30.10.99 and which has re-
occurred in both subsequent years. Mycorrhizal on birch.
Lactarius quietus: this common species is frequently recorded under roadside oaks.
Lactarius necator (= turpis): this rather disgusting looking fungus, which has a glutinous, often
grubby, vomit-green cap is frequently recorded under birch.
Laetiporus sulphureus Chicken-of-fhe-Woods: a large specimen was found on 12.07.01, growing
of a Yew that had been split in two by the hurricane of October 1987. Surprisingly tasty when
young, it goes down well with a fish supper and a glass of white wine.
Langermannia gigantea Giant Puffball; four large specimens were found on 17.10.88 but, sadly,
it has not re-occurred since. Considered bland-tasting by some people but slices beautifully,
like a loaf of bread, and in my opinion is a real treat with a bacon-butty.
Leccinum molle: found by Tony Boniface in October 2001, growing in damp mossy ground
under birch.
Leccinum rosefractum: another species found by Tony Boniface in October 2001, again growing
in damp ground under birch.
Leccinum scabrum: surprisingly, the only record is of several growing under birches in October
2001. Fairly common and widespread elsewhere in the area.
Lepista nuda Wood Blewits: single specimens on 03.11.99 and 08.11.00.
Lycoperdon perlatum: frequent, occasionally common, most years in marginal areas.
Lycoperdon pyriforme: a single clump on an oak stump on 24.10.00.
Lyophyllum decastes: a single large cluster along one of the paths on 24.10.00.
Macrolepiota rhacodes Shaggy Parasol: first recorded from manured ground in the conservation
area in October 1992 and has recurred in several subsequent years, var. rhacodes being
involved in each instance. A good edible fungus with a slightly peppery taste.
Marasmius oreades Fairy Ring Champignon; common, occasionally abundant, most years.
Melanoleuca melaleuca: first recorded on 21.11.94, since when there have been occasional
records. Other species, which have so far- defied identification, have also occurred from time
to time.
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