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Spindle tree (Euonymus europaeus) fruit. |
This almost hidden reserve next to the Manchester Ship Canal is popular with local dog walkers, but worth a visit to see what you can find. We found these spindle trees with their brilliant pink fruit capsules, enclosing bright orange seeds. We had not seen them before.
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Spindle tree (Euonymus europaeus) fruit. |
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Shaggy Inkcap (Coprinus comatus) |
There were also some wonderful specimens of shaggy inkcap fungus.
Cathy and Mike Pettipher
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