Thursday 31 October 2013

Honey Fungus

Ranger Rach spotted this amazing ring of honey fungus at Fleet Pond yesterday. This fungi is a parasite of trees, it spreads using long black cords called rhizomorphs that look like bootlaces. These can be found beneath the bark of infected trees, on roots or in the soil, where they can travel large distances to infect other trees.

Photo: Ranger Rach spotted this amazing ring of honey fungus at Fleet Pond yesterday. This fungi is a parasite of trees, it spreads using long black cords called rhizomorphs that look like bootlaces. These can be found beneath the bark of infected trees, on roots or in the soil, where they can travel large distances to infect other trees.

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