Autumn in the woods
Oct 8, 2015 05:44:00 #
LennyP4868 wrote:
pretty neat I like the mushroom it probably is just nice to take a picture of it and not to eat
Hello Lenny
Agreed. As the motto goes:
"Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time."
Thanks for looking and for commenting, always appreciated.
david
Oct 8, 2015 05:49:07 #
Swamp-Cork wrote:
A very beautiful set, David!
Hello Swamp-Cork
Really glad that you enjoyed them. Thanks as always for looking and commenting, really appreciated.
david
Oct 8, 2015 05:50:30 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Beautiful!!!!
Hello Manglesphoto
I really appreciate you comment. Glad you liked them. Thanks as always for looking.
david
Oct 8, 2015 06:12:05 #
sailorsmom wrote:
David, I've never seen red polka dot mushrooms like that except in a children's story book illustration! I didn't know they existed for real! Where might these be found??
Sue
Sue
Hello Sue
I agree, they are the quintessential "fairy-tale" mushroom. If you search the web for Fly Agaric, Fly Amanita or Amanita Muscaria you should be able to find information on these. This is obviously a Eurasian species but there are close relatives found in North America. They also come in various colours from this bright red with white warts through various shades of rusts, browns, yellows and white. Be aware that some are among the most deadly poisonous fungi known. The white ones in particular are highly toxic called Destroying Angel and closely related Death Cap. They contain toxins that attack and destroy the liver.
They are associated with the root systems of various trees including oak, birch and pine. They seem to like deep shade or maybe areas with just a little sunlight. So look in damp and dark areas of mature mixed deciduous/conifer woodlands. There are likely to be Fungi Groups in your vicinity that will have information.
Enjoy the hunt for them and post any pictures!
David
Oct 8, 2015 11:26:31 #
Oct 8, 2015 11:29:38 #
nice quote david and very true. The red looks very tempting and Im sure someone would want to pick it because it looks so nice. but that is a poison one
davids999 wrote:
Hello Lenny
Agreed. As the motto goes:
"Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time."
Thanks for looking and for commenting, always appreciated.
david
Agreed. As the motto goes:
"Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time."
Thanks for looking and for commenting, always appreciated.
david
Oct 8, 2015 12:28:45 #
davids999 wrote:
A few finds in the woods yesterday.
you find such neat surprises when hanging out in the woods! beautiful set david.
Oct 8, 2015 13:32:15 #
merrytexan wrote:
you find such neat surprises when hanging out in the woods! beautiful set david.
Hello merrytexan
Thank you as always for looking and for your very kind comment, really appreciated. Glad you liked them.
David
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