Five Mycena species that induce seed germination in the mycoheterotrophic orchid Gastrodia
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Meripilus sumstinei, a|k|a "black-staining polypore". A saprotrophic fungus facilitating the decomposition of hardwoods. Feeds on lignin. Bruises dk brown or black if injured. Observed at Sparrowhawk Primitive Area, OK.
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These #fungi add a much needed splash of #colour to the #woodland at this time of the year.
🍄:Scarlet/Ruby Elfcup
🔬:Sarcoscypha sp.
📍:Birmingham UK
#macroaddicts #macro #macrophotography #nature #wildlife #fungifriends #mushroom #fungus #mycology #elfcup #saprotroph
