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This autumn, help us find the Britain’s most colourful and important fungi – waxcaps.
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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.
Learn more about lichens with easy to follow interactive activities and printable spotter sheets and scavenger hunts.
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