Round-ish shaped dark brown to black fungus that looks like King Alfred’s burned cakes from the popular tale.
King Alfred’s Cakes fungus can be found on dead wood - almost always Ash, all year round.
Not edible.
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Cramp Balls or King Alfred's Cakes image by munki-boy
Brett Gregory is an award-winning filmmaker based in Bolton whose production company, Serious Feather, is currently making a documentary about autism and poetry.
As a part of this production, Landscape Britain was asked to advise with regards to the location of specific areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the region.
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