Daily Archives: September 1, 2010

Dibbinsdale Fungi Finds

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Sabena Blackbird

An August bank holiday outing to Dibbinsdale LNR on the Wirral provided some interesting fungi finds including some edible and some deadly delights! A 22cm wide fresh specimen of edible Beefsteak Fungus Fistulina hepatica. In a couple of weeks this will have … Continue reading →

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Oak Galls

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Sabena Blackbird

A selection of distorted growths or Galls found on Pedunculate Oak Quercus robur trees, caused by a variety of Gall Wasps which lay eggs within leaf buds or the leaves. Oak Artichoke Gall Andricus fecundator Oak Common Spangle Gall Neuroterus … Continue reading →

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