In article , Joe Bloggs writes
Sorry, it looked so gross, like something that had died, that thoughts of eating
it were not on the agenda at all.
I was more concerned to find out if it was related to honeyfungus and would do
damage to my shrubs.

Not honey fungus, which actually is quite an attractive fungus.

Remember honey fungus is pretty common in our woodlands - I'm never sure
whether it warrants the amount of fear it generates. If it is *that*
devastating, how come we have *any* natural woodland left? Why hasn't it
all been destroyed by the honey fungus?
--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm