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Pages in category "Fungi of the United Kingdom" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Scleroderma citrinum, commonly known as the common earthball, [1] pigskin poison puffball, [2] or common earth ball, [3] is a species of earthball fungus found in Europe and in North America. It is the most common species of earthball fungus in the UK and occurs widely in woods, heathland and in short grass from autumn to winter.
Common name Active Agent Toxicity Habitat Similar edible species Picture Amanita muscaria: Fly agaric Muscimol CNS Northern hemisphere, coniferous and deciduous woodland Lycoperdon spp. Calvatia spp. Amanita caesarea. Rubroboletus pulcherrimus Fr. Red-pored bolete unknown severe gastrointestinal Woodland Western North America Boletus edulis
The English word fungus is directly adopted from the Latin fungus (mushroom), used in the writings of Horace and Pliny. [10] This in turn is derived from the Greek word sphongos (σφόγγος 'sponge'), which refers to the macroscopic structures and morphology of mushrooms and molds; [11] the root is also used in other languages, such as the German Schwamm ('sponge') and Schimmel ('mold').
Phallus impudicus, known colloquially as the common stinkhorn, [2] is a widespread fungus in the Phallaceae (stinkhorn) family. It is recognizable for its foul odor and its phallic shape when mature, the latter feature giving rise to several names in 17th-century England.
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The most common of these, Agaricus bisporus, is considered safe for most people to eat because it is grown in controlled, sterilized environments. Several varieties of A. bisporus are grown commercially, including whites, crimini, and portobello.
Animals. Ringworm infections are common in animals, including dogs, cats and many farm animals. Many fungal infections are especially common in younger animals, such as puppies and kittens. Shared ...