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birch polypore
Fomitopsis betulina
328 observations
Jelly Ear
Auricularia auricula-judae
306 observations
Common Sunburst Lichen
Xanthoria parietina
293 observations
Candlesnuff Fungus
Xylaria hypoxylon
284 observations
Fly Agaric
Amanita muscaria
237 observations
turkey-tail
Trametes versicolor
196 observations
chicken of the woods
Laetiporus sulphureus
169 observations
King Alfred's Cakes
Daldinia concentrica
165 observations
Cloudy Clitocybe
Clitocybe nebularis
159 observations
Beefsteak Polypore
Fistulina hepatica
158 observations
Sulphur Tuft
Hypholoma fasciculare
156 observations
hairy curtain crust
Stereum hirsutum
137 observations
Magpie Inkcap
Coprinopsis picacea
129 observations
witch's butter
Tremella mesenterica
122 observations
False Death-cap
Amanita citrina
115 observations
yellow fieldcap
Bolbitius titubans
113 observations
Amethyst Deceiver
Laccaria amethystina
109 observations
crimped gill
Plicatura crispa
100 observations
Shaggy Mane
Coprinus comatus
92 observations
Dryad's Saddle
Cerioporus squamosus
90 observations
blusher
Amanita rubescens
89 observations
porcelain mushroom
Oudemansiella mucida
88 observations
Netted shield lichen
Parmelia sulcata
81 observations
common puffball
Lycoperdon perlatum
71 observations
Black Tar Spot
Rhytisma acerinum
69 observations
Parasol
Macrolepiota procera
68 observations
Flammulina
Flammulina
65 observations
Dotted Ribbon Lichen
Ramalina fastigiata
64 observations
Oakmoss
Evernia prunastri
62 observations
Thin-walled Maze Polypore
Daedaleopsis confragosa
59 observations
Black Witches' Butter
Exidia glandulosa
54 observations
Green Wood Cup
Chlorociboria aeruginascens
50 observations
Smoky polypore
Bjerkandera adusta
47 observations
Trooping Funnel
Infundibulicybe geotropa
47 observations
Rosy Bonnet
Mycena rosea
47 observations
Tripe Fungus
Auricularia mesenterica
45 observations
Hooded Rosette Lichen
Physcia adscendens
43 observations
Purple Jellydisc
Ascocoryne sarcoides
41 observations
White Saddle
Helvella crispa
41 observations
Pear-shaped Puffball
Apioperdon pyriforme
41 observations
Luminescent Panellus
Panellus stipticus
39 observations
common earthball
Scleroderma citrinum
36 observations
Wrinkled Peach
Rhodotus palmatus
35 observations
Coral Spot
Nectria cinnabarina
34 observations
club-like tuning fork
Calocera cornea
34 observations
Farinose Cartilage Lichen
Ramalina farinacea
33 observations
Giant Polypore
Meripilus giganteus
32 observations
Rhodocollybia asema
Rhodocollybia asema
32 observations
Lumpy Bracket
Trametes gibbosa
31 observations
Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus ostreatus
30 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)
- chicken of the woods (Laetiporus sulphureus)
- King Alfred's Cakes (Daldinia concentrica)
- Cloudy Clitocybe (Clitocybe nebularis)
- Beefsteak Polypore (Fistulina hepatica)
- The most observed fungi in Essex is birch polypore (Fomitopsis betulina), with 328 recorded observations.