Widespread and very common on dead deciduous, especially Oaks, the Clustered Bonnet has a strong soapy smell. The cap gets browner as they mature

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Widespread and very common on dead deciduous, especially Oaks, the Clustered Bonnet has a strong soapy smell. The cap gets browner as they mature from an initial pale grey.

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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