Where does King Alfred's Cakes grow?
Daldinia concentrica
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Where to find King Alfred's Cakes
Temperate regions of Europe and North America
Daldinia concentrica is commonly found in temperate regions of Europe and North America. They typically grow on dead or decaying wood, especially ash trees (Fraxinus excelsior) and other hardwoods. Look for them in woodlands, forests, and areas with abundant deadwood.
Foraging tips
- Look for hard, black structures on dead wood. Search for Daldinia concentrica on dead or decaying wood, particularly ash trees. They often appear as hard, black, spherical or hemispherical structures on the surface of the wood. Check areas with abundant deadwood in woodlands and forests.
Quick Check
- Substrate:
- Dead or decaying wood, especially ash trees
- Fruiting:
- Hard, black, spherical or hemispherical structure on dead wood
- Odor:
- Not distinctive
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