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Wildlife: fungi

Fungi

 

The following fungi have been identified in the burial ground:  

 

  • Bracket (Inonotus radiates)

  • Brittle Cinder (Kretzschmaria deusta)

  • Dead Moll’s Fingers (Xylaria longpipes)

  • Giant Polypore (Meripilus giganteus)

  • Orange Grisette (Amanita crocea)

  • Slime mould (Fuligo septica)

  • (Coprinus cinereus)

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Due to historical neglect, the ground has become something of a wildlife haven with trees over 250 years old, various wildflowers and grasses.