Fungi jargon busting

As the weather turns distinctly autumnal and I start to mourn the passing of the summer, the sight of fungi reminds me that the colder months can be great for enjoying nature too. For example, here are some beautiful Laccaria laccata, a toadstool also known as The Deceiver, apparently because they are so variable in appearance.

One of the big barriers to fungi identification (or any identification for that matter!) is the complex terminology. But today I found a great animation on the Mid Yorkshire Fungus Group website which explains some of the key terms that you'll need for identification. Enjoy!