Porcelain Fungus
Taken at Dalzell Estate on 10th October 2023 sing Panasonic Lumix TZ70  in macro mode.
Fact File



Porcelain Fungus.
Species:
Order:
Family:
Local Names: 		Oudemansiella mucida.
Agaricales.
Physalacriaceae.
Beech Tuft.
Habitat:
Cap:
Stem:
Season:
Edibility:
 		On dead parts of Beech Trees.
2 - 8 cms diameter.
3-7 mm diameter, up to 8 cms long.
July - October.
Provided that the skin is thoroughly washed (or peeled from the caps) to remove the mucus, these mushrooms are edible.
When picking any fungus for consumption, caution should be exercised at all times.