A rare fungus double

I was privileged to be able to see 2 very rare fungi this past week.

The first was even brought to my door by friend Vicky Rusby! It was a specimen of Orange Porecap that had just been found in Bridge Wood, Orwell CP near Ipswich. This is originally a Madagascan species that first turned up in the UK in Cornwall in 2012 and has been slowly spreading since. This was the first record in East Anglia and what a stunner!

The second was the first Norfolk record of another good looker - Zoned Rosette. This fungus grows on the exposed roots of broadleaved trees and was found on the edge of Hethersett. Following a tip-off I was able to take it in on my way to Sporle on Saturday. 

                                                                                                                                  Orange Porecap

                                                                                                                                  Zoned Rosette