The Fungi in Wollaton Park

Agaricus augustus
The Prince / Agaricus augustus

Fungi are important components of ecosystems, and they play key roles in decomposition, nutrient cycling, and soil health.

It is important to note that not all wild fungi are safe to eat, and some can be poisonous or even deadly.  Unni, a Volunteer Park Ranger notes “A picture is often not enough to identify a mushroom as subtle things like smell, staining, how they develop and where and when they grow are vital to decide which one.”

The identifications in the gallery are our best guesses and are not authoritative.  

Shaggy Parasol
Shaggy Parasol
Crimson Waxcap
Crimson Waxcap
Red Cracking Boletus
Red Cracking Boletus
Russula Family Fungus
Russula Family
Yellow Brain Fungus
Yellow Brain Fungus
Common Earthball
Common Earthball
Penny Bun (boletus Edilus)
Penny Bun (Boletus edilus)
Wood Ear Fungus
Wood Ear Fungus
Southern Bracket Fungus
Southern Bracket Fungus
Yellow Russula (Russula ochroleuca)
Yellow Russula (Russula ochroleuca)
Parasol
Parasol
Sparassis crispa
Cauliflower fungus / Sparassis crispa
Chalciporus piperatus
Peppery Bolete / Chalciporus piperatus
Lactarius deterrimus
False Saffron Milkcap / Lactarius deterrimus
Pholiota squarrosa
Shaggy Scalycap / Pholiota squarrosa
Agaricus xanthodermus
Yellow-Staining Agaricus / Agaricus xanthodermus
Glistening Ink Cap
Glistening Ink Cap / Coprinellus micaceus
Brown Beech
Brown Beech
Laetiporus sulphureus
Chicken of the Woods / Laetiporus sulphureus
Caesar's Mushroom
Caesar’s Mushroom
Orange Peel Fungus
Orange Peel Fungus
Sulphur Tuft
Sulphur Tuft – Hypholoma fasciculare
Wrinkled Club
Wrinkled Club – Clavulina rugosa
Agaricus campestris
Agaricus campestris
Honey Fungus
Honey Fungus
Common Puffball
Common Puffball
Angels Bonnet
Angels Bonnet
Wood Blewit / Lepista nuda
Wood Blewit / Lepista nuda
Parrot Waxcap / Gliophorus psittacinus
Parrot Waxcap / Gliophorus psittacinus
(Maybe) Giant Polypore
(Maybe) Giant Polypore
Agaric
Agaric
Scarlet Elf Cup
Scarlet Elf Cup / Sarcoscypha coccinea
(Maybe) Oyster Mushroom
(Maybe) Oyster Mushroom
(Maybe) Dryad's Saddle
(Maybe) Dryad’s Saddle
(Maybe) Velvet Shank
(Maybe) Velvet Shank
(Maybe) Deer Mushroom
(Maybe) Deer Mushroom
(Maybe) Trooping Funnel
(Maybe) Trooping Funnel
(Maybe) Honey Fungus
(Maybe) Honey Fungus
(Maybe) Parasol
(Maybe) Parasol
(Maybe) Wolf's Milk
(Maybe) Wolf’s Milk
(Maybe) Fly Agaric
(Maybe) Fly Agaric
(Maybe) Conocybe 
(Maybe) Conocybe 
(Maybe) Giant Polypore
(Maybe) Giant Polypore
(Maybe) Jelly Ear
(Maybe) Jelly Ear
(Maybe) Wood Ear
(Maybe) Wood Ear

Photographs on this web page were taken in Wollaton Park and are reproduced with the original artist’s permission.  Copyright © for each picture remains with the original artist, who is duly acknowledged for their contribution.

On this page:  Unni Williams, Edward Giejgo, Yi Wang, Rod Smith and Helen Waldrom.