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This autumn, help us find Britain’s most colourful and important fungi – waxcaps.
Fungi are crucial to nearly all life on Earth, but they are not given the recognition and investment they deserve. Will you join our mission to change that?
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Pastinaca sativa
DistributionWidespread throughout the UK
Habitat Grassland and scrub
Best time to seeJune to August
A tall, strong smelling, hairy plant with a ridged stem. Oval toothed leaves with yellow umbrella shaped flowers.
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We are on a mission to protect fungi, the habitats they call home and raise their profile across the world.
Meadows are often a defining feature of summer, but when managed properly they can also be a vital habitat for wildlife and nature recovery.
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