Kerry and Glenda have sent me this photo of the fungus they recently found near Cottered – the Iodine bonnet (Hemileccinum impolitum aka Boletus impolitus). Its English name derives from the smell you get when you cut the stem. The epithet “impolitus” means “rough” or “unpolished” and refers to the appearance of its cap, which some people describe as looking as if it has been knocked about with a hammer.
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Spring programme
By Pat Cavanagh
/ March 17, 2022
Our spring programme is now in the calendar. Members should have received a copy.
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By Pat Cavanagh
/ December 7, 2021
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By Pat Cavanagh
/ October 24, 2021
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A new Beds record
By Pat Cavanagh
/ September 25, 2021
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Autumn programme
By Pat Cavanagh
/ August 20, 2021
Our autumn programme was sent to members recently, and can be seen in the calendar.
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A late spring species to look out for
By Pat Cavanagh
/ July 14, 2021
You may like to keep an eye out for a spring fungus that seems to be doing well this year...
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Beautiful Lepiota
By Pat Cavanagh
/ February 4, 2021
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Bolete news from Kerry
By Pat Cavanagh
/ June 2, 2020
Kerry and Glenda have sent me this photo of the fungus they recently found near Cottered - the Iodine bonnet...
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I’m very sad to have to cancel our 3 planned spring meetings
By Pat Cavanagh
/ March 27, 2020
Spring programme now available
By Pat Cavanagh
/ February 3, 2020
Members will recently have received the Spring progamme. It is also in the calendar. Newsgroup members will receive an email...
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