It's that wonderful time of year when cooler air temperatures and autumn precipitation encourage the growth of fungi. Here are several examples I've noticed recently during hikes and at home. I'm including this post for "Six on Saturday," hosted by Jim at Garden Ruminations.
I'm not a mycologist or a fungi expert, so please correct me if my ID here is errant:
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| Giant puffball Calvatia gigantea |
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| Atkinson’s fungus Cortinarius atkinsonianus |
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| Bonnet fungus Mycena inclinata? |
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| Giant funnel Aspropaxillus giganteus |
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| Shaggy ink cap Coprinus comatus |
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| False turkey tail Stereum fasciatum |
Here's a great resource describing the benefits of fungi--in our gardens and beyond: Ten reasons why fungi are crucial to the planet.
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