After the Aniseed Funnel has shed its spore the aging cap starts to collapse on itself and quickly decays. This is all part of nutrient recycling

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After the Aniseed Funnel has shed its spore the aging cap starts to collapse on itself and quickly decays. This is all the part of nutrient recycling in autumn that is so essential to the well-being of woodland soils

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Location: Scarborough, UK
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