One of the biggest surprises on Corfu is the abundance of fungi in October compared to most Greek islands where one would be lucky to see any fungi at all.
A bright yellow Omphalina.
This is a species of Omphalotus which glows in the dark
This is an Amanita, do not be tempted to eat these as the family includes some of the most deadly fungi.
This is the strange Clathrus ruber with its smell of rotting flesh.
This is a Russula this family contains some of the most colourful fungi.
Agaricus campestris or field mushroom is not as common in Corfu as in Britain
This is the False Chanterelle which should not be eaten.
This is coprinus bisporus
This is one of the many species of Lepiota
Morchella Elata one of the delicious Morels
The eyelash fungus Scutellinia scutellata
These yellow Waxcaps would brighten any dull day
Coprinus picaceus the magpie inkcap
This is a bracket fungi Fomes fomentarius
Or tinder fungus so called because it has been used as tinder for starting fires.
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Agaricus praeclavesquamosus
Chalciporus species
A type of Boletus
Boletus satanus
One of a few deadly poisonous Boletii
Chanterelle
One of the best edible fungi
Fistulima hepatica
Beef steak fungus
Inkcaps are common but the caps soon melt into black “Ink” this is coprinus plicatilis.