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King Alfred's Cake(Daldinia concentrica)

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Explore recent community sightings of King Alfred's Cake (Daldinia concentrica) — where it's been spotted, related encounters, and field notes from local observers. Look for these striking, charcoal-like spheres clinging to dead ash trees. Often called cramp balls, their dark, glossy appearance makes them look just like a burnt cake left in the woods!

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King Alfred's Cake is a saprotrophic fungus that thrives on decaying wood, particularly ash.