I am always distracted by the various fungi growing on the ground and in on the trees. Size, shape, and color always vary. From what looks like a wad of bubble gum to a horn growing out of the ground (photo pending), I am always excited to find a new species. There is one plentiful edible out here. The books say it is unmistakable for any other mushroom, and hikers have told me that this mushroom has the texture of chicken. It grows as "shelves" on dead oak trees and is orange on top and white on the bottom, and looks darn tasty to me.
Some of the mushrooms look so perfect and almost plastic, that it is irresistible to just poke it.
Not fungus, but this was the Keffer Oak
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ReplyDeleteBe careful which fungi you eat some will make you see things. Love the pic with you in front of the oak. Hope Elizabeth is better. xo mj
ReplyDeleteIt was great meeting and talking with you and Kris out on the Shenandoah River. My daughter was favorably impressed! Good luck with the rest of your hike!
ReplyDeleteHi Dear One, just showing Shawn where your blog is. Hope your day is going good. Will see you soon. xo mj
ReplyDeleteFungus is cool. I really like that tree too.
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