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Latin name:
Flammulina velutipesi
Size: The cap is approximately 2cm to 6cm in diameter.
Distribution: Found throughout the UK.
Months seen: September to March
Habitat: Deciduous woodland - especially on dead elm trees.
Special features: The velvet shank is one of the few fungi which grows in
winter.
 The
cap is an orange-brown colour, and the gills underneath are a creamy-orange colour.
 The
stem is dark brown to black, and distinctly velvety to the touch (hence the name). There is no ring on the stem.
This fungi is edible, although it could be easily confused with similar looking species, so please get an expert opinion before tasting any wild fungi.
In Japan they are cultivated commercially and are known as 'Enoko-take'.
UK Safari Fungi Section
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