Fairytale Fungi! We have found some elf cup fungi in our woods this week. Elf cup fungus is fairly widespread but uncommon in Britain and Ireland. It favours areas with high rainfall and can be seen on decaying sticks and branches – especially in damp areas of the woodland floor – and on ditch sides and stream banks. It is a popular food source for rodents and slugs. They make a tiny puffing sound when they release their spores into the air and in European folklore, it was said that wood elves drank morning dew from the cups. They are fascinating to look at, but best not to touch.
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