Fungi

Sparassis crispa, Cauliflower fungus, Co. Wicklow

5th September 2020 Sparassis crispa, or cauliflower fungus, to me, is one of the most distinctive and fun looking species I've had the pleasure to stumble upon in person. Emerging from the base of conifers, it is a parasite, causing brown rot and can also be saprobic i.e. living on the dead wood. Various sources… Continue reading Sparassis crispa, Cauliflower fungus, Co. Wicklow