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Fly Agaric
Amanita muscaria
177 observations
birch polypore
Fomitopsis betulina
102 observations
Jelly Ear
Auricularia auricula-judae
77 observations
Parasol
Macrolepiota procera
77 observations
chicken of the woods
Laetiporus sulphureus
70 observations
blusher
Amanita rubescens
67 observations
Shaggy Mane
Coprinus comatus
64 observations
turkey-tail
Trametes versicolor
59 observations
Common Sunburst Lichen
Xanthoria parietina
58 observations
Dryad's Saddle
Cerioporus squamosus
57 observations
Elf Cups
Sarcoscypha
52 observations
King Alfred's Cakes
Daldinia concentrica
46 observations
Sulphur Tuft
Hypholoma fasciculare
45 observations
common earthball
Scleroderma citrinum
45 observations
False Death-cap
Amanita citrina
42 observations
porcelain mushroom
Oudemansiella mucida
40 observations
Jelly-antler
Calocera viscosa
39 observations
European Dyer's Polypore
Phaeolus schweinitzii
37 observations
Candlesnuff Fungus
Xylaria hypoxylon
36 observations
Beefsteak Polypore
Fistulina hepatica
36 observations
common greenshield lichen
Flavoparmelia caperata
31 observations
Amethyst Deceiver
Laccaria amethystina
30 observations
Flammulina
Flammulina
29 observations
witch's butter
Tremella mesenterica
25 observations
common stinkhorn
Phallus impudicus
25 observations
yellow fieldcap
Bolbitius titubans
25 observations
Reindeer Lichen
Cladonia portentosa
24 observations
Snowy Waxcap
Cuphophyllus virgineus
23 observations
Cauliflower Fungus
Sparassis crispa
21 observations
Dotted Ribbon Lichen
Ramalina fastigiata
20 observations
White Saddle
Helvella crispa
19 observations
hairy curtain crust
Stereum hirsutum
19 observations
Tawny Grisette
Amanita fulva
19 observations
Oakmoss
Evernia prunastri
19 observations
Scarlet Waxy Cap
Hygrocybe coccinea
17 observations
Cloudy Clitocybe
Clitocybe nebularis
17 observations
Bay Bolete
Imleria badia
17 observations
King Bolete
Boletus edulis
16 observations
Farinose Cartilage Lichen
Ramalina farinacea
16 observations
Thin-walled Maze Polypore
Daedaleopsis confragosa
16 observations
Trooping Crumble Cap
Coprinellus disseminatus
15 observations
Netted shield lichen
Parmelia sulcata
14 observations
False Chanterelle
Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca
14 observations
Witch's Hat
Hygrocybe conica
13 observations
Parrot Mushroom
Gliophorus psittacinus
13 observations
common puffball
Lycoperdon perlatum
12 observations
orange peel fungus
Aleuria aurantia
12 observations
Deathcap
Amanita phalloides
12 observations
Giant Polypore
Meripilus giganteus
12 observations
Meadow Waxcap
Cuphophyllus pratensis
12 observations
Frequently Asked Questions
- The 10 most common fungi in Dorset are:
- Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria)
- birch polypore (Fomitopsis betulina)
- Jelly Ear (Auricularia auricula-judae)
- Parasol (Macrolepiota procera)
- chicken of the woods (Laetiporus sulphureus)
- blusher (Amanita rubescens)
- Shaggy Mane (Coprinus comatus)
- turkey-tail (Trametes versicolor)
- Common Sunburst Lichen (Xanthoria parietina)
- Dryad's Saddle (Cerioporus squamosus)
- The most observed fungi in Dorset is Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria), with 177 recorded observations.