NatureBureau completes fungi survey of Bucklebury Common, West Berkshire

Over 100 species were recorded last autumn before the frosts set in – some particularly interesting species found included:

Moor Club (Clavaria argillacea) – associated with the roots of heather; Fenugreek Milkcap (Lactarius Helvus) – found in heathland and conifer woods; Parasitic Bolete (Pseudoboletus parasiticus) – parasitises another fungi Scleroderma citrinum; Blood-red Webcap (Cortinarius sanguineus) – totally blood red; and Slender Club (Macrotyphula juncea) an odd-looking species that is uncommon in the local area.