Glutinous Earthtongue - Glutinoglossum glutinosum
A small blackish earthtongue with a very slimy stalk.
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Photograph showing detail of glutinous stalk as well as fungus in habitat. We advise that you consult an expert before submission to NatureSpot, and retain a specimen in case this is needed for verification
old unimproved grasslands
sue
Burrough Hill Country Park
09 November 2024
det. G Hall
sue
Burrough Hill Country Park
09 November 2024
stalk is very slimy
sue
Burrough Hill Country Park
09 November 2024
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Species profile
- Common names
- Glutinous Earthtongue
- Species group:
- fungus
- Kingdom:
- Fungi
- Order:
- Geoglossales
- Family:
- Geoglossaceae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 09/11/2024 (Timms, Sue)
- Last record:
- 09/11/2024 (Timms, Sue)
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