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Earth star among the rotting leaves

1 March 2015 by David

Earth star among the rotting leaves

Earth star fungi often seem to be growing half-hidden among the vegetable detritus under hedges. This one was partly covered by fallen leaves, beginning to turn to compost, in the hedge by the canal towpath at Castlecroft.

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Lichen-covered sandstone outcrop, Lower Hopstone
Trees in winter
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