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Rare crown-tipped fungus found in Sussex garden sparks identification debate
Original: Any UK / European mycologists on here? Found this growing in our Sussex UK garden. Think it might be the very uncommon:
A gardener in Sussex, UK has found an unusual fungus growing in their garden and asked mycologists to help identify it. They believe it could be the uncommon crown-tipped or candelabra fungus (Artomyces pyxidatus), though they concede it may instead be upright coral (Ramaria stricta) and remain unconvinced. Nature enthusiasts are weighing in on which species it is.
Why now: Rare fungus finds in home gardens draw keen interest from the amateur mycology and wildlife community, and identification debates are engaging.
SussexArtomyces pyxidatusRamaria stricta
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- Any UK / European mycologists on here? Found this growing in our Sussex UK garden. Think it might be the very uncommon: CROWN-TIPPED / CANDELABRA fungus Artomyces pyxidatus Although I accept it could just be Upright Coral (Ramaria Stricta), but I'm not convinced on it. Have… · hastingsmothman@mastodon.green · 77
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