14th October 2025

The park and gardens of Goodnestone House are a delight at any time of year. So much thought goes into the management of the area to enhance its value for wildlife whilst still meeting its obligation as a formal walled garden and woodland plant collection for more horticulturally biased visitors. Plenty of dead wood and today plenty of fungi as a result.

Split Gill fungus

This rather attractive fungus is a young specimen of Split Gill fungus (Schizophyllum commune). It's very widespread and by no means uncommon but, nevertheless, the first time I've noticed it.

Quite distinctive really.