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birch polypore
Fomitopsis betulina
317 observations
Jelly Ear
Auricularia auricula-judae
305 observations
Common Sunburst Lichen
Xanthoria parietina
291 observations
Candlesnuff Fungus
Xylaria hypoxylon
286 observations
Fly Agaric
Amanita muscaria
238 observations
turkey-tail
Trametes versicolor
193 observations
King Alfred's Cakes
Daldinia concentrica
165 observations
Cloudy Clitocybe
Clitocybe nebularis
159 observations
Sulphur Tuft
Hypholoma fasciculare
144 observations
chicken of the woods
Laetiporus sulphureus
137 observations
hairy curtain crust
Stereum hirsutum
135 observations
Beefsteak Polypore
Fistulina hepatica
134 observations
Magpie Inkcap
Coprinopsis picacea
129 observations
witch's butter
Tremella mesenterica
122 observations
yellow fieldcap
Bolbitius titubans
113 observations
False Death-cap
Amanita citrina
113 observations
Amethyst Deceiver
Laccaria amethystina
111 observations
crimped gill
Plicatura crispa
99 observations
Shaggy Mane
Coprinus comatus
90 observations
porcelain mushroom
Oudemansiella mucida
88 observations
blusher
Amanita rubescens
84 observations
Dryad's Saddle
Cerioporus squamosus
83 observations
Netted shield lichen
Parmelia sulcata
81 observations
common puffball
Lycoperdon perlatum
71 observations
Flammulina
Flammulina
65 observations
Dotted Ribbon Lichen
Ramalina fastigiata
63 observations
Oakmoss
Evernia prunastri
62 observations
Parasol
Macrolepiota procera
61 observations
Thin-walled Maze Polypore
Daedaleopsis confragosa
59 observations
Black Witches' Butter
Exidia glandulosa
54 observations
Black Tar Spot
Rhytisma acerinum
51 observations
Green Wood Cup
Chlorociboria aeruginascens
50 observations
Rosy Bonnet
Mycena rosea
47 observations
Smoky polypore
Bjerkandera adusta
46 observations
Tripe Fungus
Auricularia mesenterica
45 observations
Hooded Rosette Lichen
Physcia adscendens
43 observations
Purple Jellydisc
Ascocoryne sarcoides
41 observations
Luminescent Panellus
Panellus stipticus
39 observations
Trooping Funnel
Infundibulicybe geotropa
39 observations
Pear-shaped Puffball
Apioperdon pyriforme
39 observations
White Saddle
Helvella crispa
38 observations
common earthball
Scleroderma citrinum
36 observations
Wrinkled Peach
Rhodotus palmatus
35 observations
Farinose Cartilage Lichen
Ramalina farinacea
33 observations
Coral Spot
Nectria cinnabarina
33 observations
club-like tuning fork
Calocera cornea
32 observations
Rhodocollybia asema
Rhodocollybia asema
31 observations
Trooping Crumble Cap
Coprinellus disseminatus
30 observations
Lumpy Bracket
Trametes gibbosa
30 observations
Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus ostreatus
29 observations
Frequently Asked Questions
- The 10 most common fungi in Essex are:
- birch polypore (Fomitopsis betulina)
- Jelly Ear (Auricularia auricula-judae)
- Common Sunburst Lichen (Xanthoria parietina)
- Candlesnuff Fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon)
- Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria)
- turkey-tail (Trametes versicolor)
- King Alfred's Cakes (Daldinia concentrica)
- Cloudy Clitocybe (Clitocybe nebularis)
- Sulphur Tuft (Hypholoma fasciculare)
- chicken of the woods (Laetiporus sulphureus)
- The most observed fungi in Essex is birch polypore (Fomitopsis betulina), with 317 recorded observations.