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King Alfred's cakes
Daldinia concentrica
22.5874, 88.385
Field Notes
Description:
Irregular black masses growing where a branch had been cut.
Habitat:
Rural area. There is a river just vertically below where the tree is. So closer examination was not possible.
Notes:
Story behind the name;
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/King-Alfred-the-…
This fungus burns well and embers keep glowing for a long time. Smoke is reportedly pungent..
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJune 29, 2022
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