Unidentified fungus

The taxonomic pedant in me couldn’t abide my previous decision to lump a fungus photo into the Photos – Plants category. Behold, a new Photos – Fungi category!

Unidentified fungus

I have a number of books on the animals and plants of the region, but this morning I realised I don’t have one on the fungi, so this one I found growing next to my patio will remain unidentified.

I also found myself without a Photos – Fungi category on the blog, and I don’t think I’ll start one. Although the fungi are considered a separate kingdom in taxonomy, and are actually more closely related to animals than plants (something for vegetarians to think about), I’ve dropped it into the plants section. Taxonomists can complain in the comments if they wish.

Update

Unidentified fungus the next day