#woodland
Big Brother Bear #tbt . In September, I was lucky to find this amazing briar bush, all covered in huge berries, so plenty and so big, I guess I never saw that before. This was a memory pic to save. I guess, I would go there next year again… #woodlandtale #kazka_days #bigbrotherbear #briar #brier #bear #bearlove #generousfall #fall #autumn #dolltherapy #softsculpture #dollmakers #creatorslane #creativepreneur #makersvillage #makersmovement #クマ #ぬいぐるみ #craftsposure #embroideredtoy #peluches #plush #woodland #natureinspired
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More fungi from my autumn hikes
The first one, with its beautiful colours, is probably Xerocomellus chrysenteron (I found quite a few around, but I couldn’t see any of the actual cracking of the cap typical of the similar Xerocomellus cisalpinus) and is known as the red cracking bolete. It’s edible, but not particularly palatable.
The second one is Coprinus comatus, theshaggy ink cap, named after its fibrous look and the fact its gills dissolve to release a black, spore-filled liquid. It’s widespread in a variety of environments and edible, but must be processed quickly before it auto-digests itself.
The last one is Russula emetica, ominously called the sickener. It’s a very visible bright red and particularly common in conifer woodland. Known for causing vomiting if consumed raw, it still has a history of processing and consumption as a food item in a number of European countries.
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Gymnopilus junonius
Some fungi look so impressive you would think detailed observation and a good manual with keys will be enough to find out their identity, but this was further from the truth for this species, which kept me puzzled for months. When I finally gave up and submitted photos and info to the British Mycological Society, it turned out to be a fairly common one, generally known as laughing gymorspectacular rustgill.
Widely distributed around the world, it is a saprobic fungus often found in large colonies on the wood of conifers. Its fruiting bodies emerge from the long-lived mycelium every autumn and can grow fairly large: the cap of the ones you see in the first photo were slightly larger than the palm of my hand, probably around 15 cm across.
I haven’t really been able to find anything regarding practical uses, but it’s decidedly inedible and more or less toxic and hallucinogenic depending on subspecies and origin.
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No longer winter but early Spring
Hopes melody the bird’s do sing
Branches still as skeletons bare
Begin to reach for warmer air
Buds beginning pink and green
A scene of calm serenity
Underground the forest floor
Nature’s children stretch and stir
As wakeful warmth seeps into earth
Seeds, roots and soil converse
Ti’s time to grow, the sun awaits
The bees are ready to pollinate
So spread our petals, show our colours
Tell the world Spring is upon us!
- Beautiful poem by Samantha Turner
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