The Spectacular Rustgill is often found on dead deciduous wood or as in this case on buried deadwood. They form dense clusters and are inedible.


The Spectacular Rustgill is often found on dead deciduous wood or as in this case on buried deadwood. They form dense clusters and are inedible.


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Location: Scarborough, UK
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