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Common Sunburst Lichen
Xanthoria parietina
222 observations
Jelly Ear
Auricularia auricula-judae
66 observations
birch polypore
Fomitopsis betulina
61 observations
Fly Agaric
Amanita muscaria
52 observations
Shaggy Mane
Coprinus comatus
49 observations
turkey-tail
Trametes versicolor
45 observations
chicken of the woods
Laetiporus sulphureus
42 observations
Candlesnuff Fungus
Xylaria hypoxylon
41 observations
Hooded Rosette Lichen
Physcia adscendens
41 observations
Dryad's Saddle
Cerioporus squamosus
39 observations
Sulphur Tuft
Hypholoma fasciculare
29 observations
Amethyst Deceiver
Laccaria amethystina
27 observations
blusher
Amanita rubescens
26 observations
yellow fieldcap
Bolbitius titubans
24 observations
hairy curtain crust
Stereum hirsutum
24 observations
Parasol
Macrolepiota procera
22 observations
Flammulina
Flammulina
21 observations
King Alfred's Cakes
Daldinia concentrica
21 observations
Cloudy Clitocybe
Clitocybe nebularis
20 observations
common stinkhorn
Phallus impudicus
18 observations
witch's butter
Tremella mesenterica
16 observations
Netted shield lichen
Parmelia sulcata
16 observations
Lecidella lichen
Lecidella elaeochroma
16 observations
Thin-walled Maze Polypore
Daedaleopsis confragosa
15 observations
fairy ring marasmius
Marasmius oreades
13 observations
Beefsteak Polypore
Fistulina hepatica
13 observations
Black Tar Spot
Rhytisma acerinum
13 observations
common puffball
Lycoperdon perlatum
12 observations
Jelly-antler
Calocera viscosa
12 observations
Giant Polypore
Meripilus giganteus
12 observations
Sawadaea bicornis
Sawadaea bicornis
12 observations
White Saddle
Helvella crispa
11 observations
hare's foot inkcap
Coprinopsis lagopus
11 observations
Hoof Fungus
Fomes fomentarius
11 observations
shaggy scalycap
Pholiota squarrosa
11 observations
Mealy Shadow Lichen
Phaeophyscia orbicularis
10 observations
Silverleaf Fungus
Chondrostereum purpureum
10 observations
Blewit
Collybia nuda
10 observations
Elf Cups
Sarcoscypha
9 observations
Scarlet Waxy Cap
Hygrocybe coccinea
9 observations
common earthball
Scleroderma citrinum
9 observations
porcelain mushroom
Oudemansiella mucida
9 observations
Trooping Crumble Cap
Coprinellus disseminatus
9 observations
Shaggy Parasol
Chlorophyllum rhacodes
9 observations
deceiver
Laccaria laccata
9 observations
Coral Spot
Nectria cinnabarina
9 observations
weeping widow
Lacrymaria lacrymabunda
9 observations
St. George's Mushroom
Calocybe gambosa
9 observations
Snowy Waxcap
Cuphophyllus virgineus
9 observations
Witch's Hat
Hygrocybe conica
8 observations
Frequently Asked Questions
- The 10 most common fungi in Leicestershire are:
- Common Sunburst Lichen (Xanthoria parietina)
- Jelly Ear (Auricularia auricula-judae)
- birch polypore (Fomitopsis betulina)
- Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria)
- Shaggy Mane (Coprinus comatus)
- turkey-tail (Trametes versicolor)
- chicken of the woods (Laetiporus sulphureus)
- Candlesnuff Fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon)
- Hooded Rosette Lichen (Physcia adscendens)
- Dryad's Saddle (Cerioporus squamosus)
- The most observed fungi in Leicestershire is Common Sunburst Lichen (Xanthoria parietina), with 222 recorded observations.