Blackening Waxcap
Hygrocybe conica
Bill BlackCandle-snuff Fungus
Xylaria hpoxylon
Brian BonnardGiant Puffball
Calvatia gigantea
Jelly Ears
Auricularia auricula-judae
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Daldinia concentrica
Meadow Coral
Clavulinopsis corniculata
Bill BlackOrange Peel Fungus
Aleuria aurantia
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Macrolepiiota procera
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Coprinus comatus
Bill BlackSmoky Bracket Fungus
Bjerkandera adusta
Sulphur Tuft
Hypholoma fasciculare
Bill BlackWinter Stalkball
Tulostoma brumale
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There are around 300 different species of fungus on Alderney and many are very beautiful in appearance. Many are edible - some more delicious than others - but some are not and a few are poisonous.
Fungi are an important part of our woodland ecology, helping to recycle nutrients from dead or decaying organic matter. The 47 Wildlife Trusts look after many woodland sites, managing them for the benefit of the wildlife present, often leaving standing and fallen dead wood which supports fungi. You can help by having log piles and dead wood in your own garden to encourage fungi.
You can also navigate to our fungi galleries to view high quality photogaphs of Alderney's fungal life.