Fungus growing in my lorry at work. UK (1 Viewer)

moose1991

Alces alces

• Dec 29, 2017

• #1

I saw this today in my lorry at work. The box does leak abit so it's always quite damp if not soaking.
Sorry not the best photos.
Can any of you fungus experts help with ID , cheers.
Located in Wilts , UK.

 

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Trichia

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• Jan 1, 2018

• #2

Hi Moose,

It's quite difficult to offer a suggestion based on these photos because I think it isn't fully formed yet....

Having said that, I wonder if it could be Pleurotus ostreatus.... I know of several reports of this species growing in vehicles - It would be nice to see how it develops over the next couple of days

Happy new year,
Nick

 

moose1991

Alces alces

• Jan 2, 2018

• #3

Trichia said:

- It would be nice to see how it develops over the next couple of days

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Back at work after weekend & New Year's Day off.
Some of it died off , some grown bigger.

 

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Trichia

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• Jan 4, 2018

• #4

Hi again,

Yes, now we can clearly see gills running down the stem which is typical for Pleurotus ostreatus.

Cheers,
Nick

 

moose1991

Alces alces

• Jan 4, 2018

• #5

Trichia said:

Hi again,

Yes, now we can clearly see gills running down the stem which is typical for Pleurotus ostreatus.

Cheers,
Nick

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Cheers , had a different lorry today but hope to have my regular one again soon. It's interesting watching it grow.

 

moose1991

Alces alces

• Jan 5, 2018

• #6

still growing

 

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