Uneven, rounded fungus that has a resemblance to burnt buns (hence the reference to King Alfred’s Cakes).  Irregularly rounded or knob-like, firmly attached to the substrate without a stem;  The head begins as a reddish-brown (first capture) before turning bluish-black...

The vivid blue colour of the Cobalt Crust is enhanced by the light of the sun which changes it to a more intense blue with violet tones. The colour loses its intensity with age. The crust comprises individual rounded spots,...

One of the most widespread and common brackets, present in virtually every birch wood. Belonging to the Coriolaceae family, brackets that are diverse in form and colour, most are attached to the substrate, generally without a stripe.  Often with a leathery or...

One of the greatest challenges for anyone trying to identify this very common member of the Amenita genus is its tremendous variability. However, the pinkish colouring on the cap would indicate that this is probably a Rubescens (this epithet means...