Weeping widow

Weeping widow

Blackening waxcap

Fresh looking Glistening inkcap

Took advantage of the early morning sunshine to photograph fungi that is flourishing with the heavy rain. One of the commonest growing in the grasslands around Abbey meadows is Weeping widow (Lacrymaria lacrymabunda). This is an attractive velvety fungi whose stem is stained with fallen black spores. Many other species around including Blackening waxcap ( Hygrocybe conica) and Glistening inkcap (Coprinellus micaceus).