Silver birch trees?

goonmaster

Does anyone know a place with lots of Silver birch trees in Dublin?
Like a woods or a park?

CtrlSource

i seem to recall a lot of them down by the lake in the Furry Glen (Phoenix Park). Depends on what you mean by 'lots' though

goonmaster

Well enough that I might find a Fly Agaric mushroom :P

CtrlSource

For research puposes, no doubt

Well they like damp, warm weather don't they? Didn't know they grew on silver birches though

goonmaster

Its the psilocybin ones that are banned

One of the best known fungi associated with birch trees is the fly agaric (Amanita muscaria)
Despite suffering from some fungal attacks, birch trees do have a symbiotic relationship with the fly agaric fungus, which grows its bright red toadstools in autumn. While the fungus helps soil nutrients be absorbed by the tree's roots, it also takes sugars from the tree in return.

The Fly Agaric mushroom can be seen between September & November in conifer plantations or near the trunks of silver birch trees.