Velvet Shank ©Ben Cook
Velvet shank
Scientific name: Flammulina velutipes
The velvet shank can be found clustered on the dead and dying wood of deciduous trees, such as elm, ash, beech or oak. It has a bright orange cap and can be seen throughout winter.
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Cap diameter: 4-12cmStem height: up to 10cm
Conservation status
Common.