The gasteroid fungi of Essex
be found in Essex. These include the following:-
Phallus hadriani Dune Stinkhorn
Distribution 5
The cup is pinkish-mauve and the cap has a crenulated edge. It is confined to coastal dunes.
Lycoperdon mammiforme Flaky Puffball
Distribution 1:2:4
The fruiting body has a white veil-like covering over the minutely spiny outer layer.
Nidularia deformis Pea-shaped Bird's -nest
Distribution 1 : 5
The small fruiting bodies (0.3-1.0 cm across) are found in clusters on dead, fallen branches and
wood-chips. They have a cream-coloured outer layer, which tears irregularly over the apex.
Some mysterious records published in Pearson (1938) for wluch evidence in support of their pres-
ence in Epping Forest has yet to be traced, include :-
Astraeus hygrometricus
Pisolithus arenarius (=arhizus)
Tulostoma brumale
Queletia mirabilis
Battarrea phalloides (see Fig. I)
Glishroderma cinctum
{Tulostoma and Battarrea have recently been recorded elsewhere in Essex.)
Fig. 1. Battarrea phalloides in Jersey © Tony Boniface
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