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NT2470 : Killer fungus - the sequel

taken 17 years ago, near to Morningside, Edinburgh, Scotland

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Killer fungus - the sequel
Killer fungus - the sequel
This is the beech tree with fungus that was photographed in September 2006 NT2470 : Killer fungus. It was blown over by strong winds on 29 February 2008. The discolouration of the fungus-infected wood is clearly visible in the cut section. Five years on NT2470 : Fungus on beech stump - 5 years on and the fungus is still making good use of the wood in the stump and roots.
Long lived fungus

A mature beech tree with a large growth of a polypore fungus [Meripilus giganteus] at the base of its trunk was first photographed in autumn 2006. Two years later the tree was blown over and the trunk removed; the sign of the fungal infection could be seen in the wood. The stump has produced fruit bodies regularly over the years - when they are not present the mycelium remains alive in the stump and buried roots, continuing the process of decay and nutrient recycling. The latest photo was taken in 2016.


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Fungus: Meripilus Category: Tree other tags: Then and Now Tree Stump Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Years after it was first Photographed [7] Other Photos: · Killer fungus · Coprinus disseminatus · Two hours in the life and death of an oak tree [1] · Two hours in the life and death of an oak tree [2] · Two hours in the life and death of an oak tree [3] · Two hours in the life and death of an oak tree [4] · Two hours in the life and death of an oak tree [5] · Two hours in the life and death of an oak tree [6] · Two hours in the life and death of an oak tree [7] · Two hours in the life and death of an oak tree [8] · Fungus on beech stump - 5 years on ·
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Photographer
M J Richardson   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 4 March, 2008   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 5 March, 2008
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 243 701 [100m precision]
WGS84: 55:55.0804N 3:12.7666W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 243 701
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Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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