Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Fascinating fungi..



Walking under the trees at Perry Lakes Reserve a few days ago I spotted the huge fungus 
high up in a eucalyptus tree. Fungi are fascinating.. and slightly gross at the same time :) I searched to see if I could find a name but the kingdom of fungi has a cast of millions. Has anyone seen anything like this? I love walking around the lakes and bush areas.. where there are trees the air smells so sweet and fresh 🌳 Hope you are having a good week, happy Wednesday, take care and stay safe.. 



24 comments:

  1. I find their varieties in textures to be fascinating. Of course I'd have no idea which is safe versus unsafe, so I'd leave them alone entirely.

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  2. One tree sayeth to the other tree,"there is a fungus amungus."
    It is really neat, but I haven't the foggiest idea what kind.

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  3. The fungus is a pretty colour. It has a beautiful home there! What a great place for a wander.

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  4. I've seen something similar before but I have no idea what it's called. It looks so exotic.

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  5. Fungus is such an interesting species. So many varieties. I have always wanted to see the glowing Foxfire fungus, but haven't yet.

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  6. They aure make great subjects to photograph as you shown us. Well done, Grace.

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  7. How beautiful, I also love to photograph them.
    Great photos.
    Maria
    Divagar Sobre Tudo um Pouco

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  8. They look a bit sponge-like. They photograph well!

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  9. I've never seen one like that before. Perhaps you made a discovery.

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  10. Sure Am Grateful For "dercy" Chiming In. I Am Spellbound. And Thanx To Perth, I Am Back In The Fungi Category. Oh Hey Me

    Cheers

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  11. ...fungus sure comes in interesting colors and shape.

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  12. Do not know what the fungi is, but it does make for a great photo. Good eye catching this one. Do not worry about sandworms, they don't exist on our planet. At least I do not think they do.

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  13. I've seen big, folded fungus like this but creamy white and flatter, never yellow and spongy. This is really interesting.

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  14. I like mushroom (fungi) but I'm leary of them. Don't want belly ache or worst dead.
    Coffee is on

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  15. Again you made me laugh, Grace :-)
    "Gross" or rather "icky" came to my mind instantly.
    Indeed I´ve seen it here, too. On a dying tree. Probably thanks to said fungus! (I have no name, though)

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  16. That fungus is a fair way up the tree ... golly did you climb the tree to get the shot.

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  17. In a strange way that fungus looks really tasty but better not eating it. Just admire.

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  18. I never tire of Australian flora and fauna!
    Janis

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  19. I have seen such simular fungi here too sometimes, we call them "fairy benches" :)

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  20. I've seen these too, they are weird.

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  21. Fungi is fascinating.
    Love your photographs.

    All the best Jan

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  22. Poetry in your words! Beautiful old trees.

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