Monday, May 11, 2015

Spring mushroom foray in Kjaglidalen, Norway

Kjaglidalen in Norway is a nature reserve on the outskirts of the capital of Oslo. Every spring Prof Klaus Høiland leads a foray to the valley to look specifically for spring mushrooms, including several Morchella species. The valley is known for its unique flora, fauna and geology. The rule is that one is not allowed to pick anything from the forest EXCEPT the mushrooms. Sometimes mycological justice does prevail.
We found the elusive Discina gigas (Snowbank false morel/Blek sandmorkel)
 Discina gigas was a first for many in the group. 
Unfortunately, no other morels were found.
  
Sarcoscypha austriaca (Scarlet elf cups/Skarlagen vårbeger) lined both sides of the walk
Matteuccia struthiopteris (Fiddleheads/Strutsevinger) and
Anemone nemorosa (Wood Anemones/Hvitveis)

Fiddleheads and scarlet elf cups
Strutsevinger og skarlagen vårbeger
  
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2 comments:

  1. JessicaMay 13, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    We found some true morels in Oslo last week but now believe they were unusually early. Of course we've been fantically looking out for them since but no luck. Fingers crossed for a good year!

    http://www.unlikelypairing.com/2015/05/first-morels-of-season_7.html

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  2. Long Litt WoonMay 18, 2015 at 2:31 AM

    Congratulations! I finally found some myself on May 16;)

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