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Thanks for replying. I was looking for Entoloma. Just thought the reticulate pattern was striking on this one. Will do some sections next time to see if can identify

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Hi Sergius, please elaborate on “section”

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Waxcaps. All the Parrot Waxcaps at this site had caramel coloured caps #MushroomMonday #fungi

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This is some kind of Puffball. Mosaic Puffball perhaps? #mushroommonday #fungi

Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

First two images are Woolly Milkcap (Lactarius torminosus) which has concentric bands on cap and is more woolly. Second two show paler and less woolly Bearded Milkcap (L. Pubescens) North Wales #fungi #fungifriends

Woolly Milkcap with lots of overhanging hairs

Bearded Milkcap with woolly overhanging hairs

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Tawny Grisette (Amanita fulva) at different stages, emerging from volva to fully opened in Birchwoods of North Wales. A common but beautiful mushroom #fungi #fungifriends

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Birds nest fungi, Pine woods, Sefton coast. Common Birds Nest growing inside half a small pine cone. The orange and white buttons appear to be the early stage. Fluted Birds Nest with spiny outer surface and white covers protecting the eggs #fungi #fungifriends

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

An unidentified coral fungus, Amethyst Deceiver, some tiny fungi which are little round white heads on thin black stem (possibly slime mold?) and a Penny Bun from Arrowe Park, Wirral for #mushroomMonday

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Great! Thanks for taking the time to reply

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Thanks for the help Lukas. Just wondering if there is any way to tell it’s not Chalciporus piperatus based on macro appearance?

Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Amanita with yellow veil. Is this Gilded Amanita -A franchetti? Growing outside a city library #fungifriday #fungi

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Chalciporus sp. In cemetary today #fungifriday #fungi

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Recalibrating my exploring from wildflowers to #fungi. Slender Parasol, Wolfs Milk slime mould, Brown Birch Bolete and Velvet Shank from Denbighshire. #fungifriends

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Some grassland #fungi from Denbighshire. Pink Domecaps, Entoloma Ameides, Liberty Caps, Collared Mosscap. The second picture was the highlight of the day, Bubblegum Pinkgill which smells of dentist mouth rinse. #mycology #fungifriends

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Thanks Matt. I haven’t heard of this one. It was growing on edge of river accessible only via water

Thanks! Had to wade across a dried canal bed to get to the Flowering Rush

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Managed to get some casual botanising in on family holiday to Cumbria #wildflowerhour

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Went to Llanymynech looking for Autumn Ladies Tresses. Excellent consolation were Red Hempnettle and Flowering Rush -both new to me #wildflowerhour

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

There is an incredible amount of Rustyback growing as #wallplant in Ambleside. Well hydrated too. #Wildflowerhour

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Is 3 the footbridge by Bidston station?

Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

3 aliens and a native Woundwort growing in Canning docks, Liverpool. Seen whilst visiting a replica of Columbus ship today #wildflowerhour

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Rhizina undulata -Doughnut fungus growing on floor of pine plantation in North Wales and a smut, Anthracoidea sp. on Carex #MushroomMonday #FungiFriends

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Low light shots of Blue Fleabane and Ploughman’s Spikenard growing from mortar in Ruthin castle. Not seen these growing from walls before #wildflowerhour

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

My first sighting of Yellow Birds-nest at Minera. A bit gone over. No sign of any Autumn or Field Gentians #wildflowerhour

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Eurasian Jay feather now in my treasure collection

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Thanks Jo, that does look right. I didn’t realise there were so many different types knocking around. Still hoping to find Atropa belladonna one day

Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Nightshade alien from a road verge in Denbighshire. AI says S rostratum? #wildflowerhour

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Yes, thanks very much Dave 👍

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Nettle-leaved Bellflower and Limestone Woundwort in a parched Denbighshire last week. Limestone Woundwort past its best but doing much better than the other wilted herbs in the parched woodland #wildflowerhour

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Young Chicken of Woods and plenty of Ergot around- seen here on Sweet Vernal and Cocks-foot grasses this week. #mushroommonday #fungi

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Lesser Skullcap and Bifid Hemp Nettle from North West Wales #wildflowerhour

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

It’s north west of there down Holmefield farm lane. It’s my fantasy house! Anyway, I am so pleased to have got one in your quiz Martin. Thanks for putting it on every week

Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Further down that path when you look back towards Meols there is a strange Swiss Chalet in the woods. Always been intrigued about that place

Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

1st behind Bertram drive Meols at the railway crossing?

Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Some #fungi found this week. Anthracoidea arenariae a smut on Sand Sedge. ?Albugo sp. on a Brassica. Coleosporium senecionis on Narrow Leaved Ragwort #fungifriends

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Centaurium in full swing in North West. These are from Sefton coast and North Cheshire #wildflowers @bsbibotany.bsky.social

White form Common Centaury (Centaurium erythraea)

? Intermediate Centaury (Centaurium × intermedium)

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

#Hoya incrassata has aborted its buds the last 2 years. This year I think it will actually bloom. I am really excited to find out what it will look like and how it will smell.

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Is it an extremely well endowed foxglove or are the anthers normal size and the corolla small?

Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Noticing more moths this year. Not ready to set up a moth trap yet though #ukmoths

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From around Liverpool Bay this week for #Wildflowerhour

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Kidney Vetch, Parsley Piert, Yellow Rattle and Hop Trefoil current #lawnflowers all from locally collected seed #wildflowerhour

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Can’t see any recent records for Knotted Hedge Parsley in Merseyside. Found in the biodiversity hotspot of ‘The Asda’ carpark along with Narrow Leaved Pepperwort #wildflowerhour

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Common Mallow and Dwarf Mallow-side by side comparison- both frequent on pavement edges in Wirral #wildflowerhour

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International medical graduates are much more likely than UK graduates to end up in non-training posts carrying out service provision with no career progression

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Ben @benrl.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The UK medical training prioritisation act 2006 from this government is doing exactly this. But my point was that increasing number of Uk medical schools and medical graduates was not matched by a corresponding increase in training posts so there is a mismatch. Lack of workforce planning.