The Sickener (Russula emetica) fruiting body, growing amongst fallen debris from Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) tree
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The Sickener (Russula emetica) fruiting body, growing amongst fallen debris from Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) tree
The Sickener (Russula emetica) fruiting body, growing amongst fallen debris from Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) tree, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October
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Media ID 9685163
© FLPA/Dave Pressland
Basidiomycete Bodies Body Chestnut Clumber Deciduous Floor Floors Fruiting Fungi Fungus Ground Mushroom Mushrooms Mycorrhizal Nottinghamshire Park Parkland Parklands Parks Poisonous Sweet Basidiomycetes Chestnuts Russula Russulaceae Sickener
Nature's Trick or Treat - The Sickener Mushroom and Sweet Chestnut Tree Collide in a Spooky Autumn Dance!
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. In this enchanting photograph, captured by the talented Dave Pressland at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, we witness an unexpected encounter between two fascinating forest dwellers. The Sickener (Russula emetica) mushroom emerges from the fallen debris of a majestic Sweet Chestnut tree (Castanea sativa), creating a whimsical scene straight out of a fairy tale. As autumn paints the woodlands with vibrant hues of orange and gold, these mischievous fungi add their own touch of magic to the forest floor. With its striking red cap and white spots resembling Halloween candy dots, The Sickener stands out as both beautiful and dangerous. But fear not! This fungus is purely for visual pleasure rather than culinary delight. Its name alone warns us that it's best admired from afar. As it thrives amidst fallen chestnuts underfoot, one can't help but imagine this playful mushroom concocting potions or casting spells on unsuspecting passersby. So next time you find yourself strolling through Clumber Park or any other European woodland during autumn, keep an eye out for these charming yet poisonous Russulas. They remind us that even in nature's darkest corners, there is always room for wonderment and surprises – just like stumbling upon this bewitching encounter between The Sickener and its sweet chestnut companion!
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