Mushroom invasion

Rain kept falling and every day we discovered strange new fungi around the cottage. I can't choose the best ones to post, they're all so fascinating. I need to find cheap software that can efficiently set up a gallery, but for now I'm posting the whole collection here. Most of these image were taken on July 30 and 31, and all except the coral fungus were found on our property. In most cases the species identification is uncertain. I have included one peculiar plant at the end of all the fungi.




Amanita flavicona




Coltricia perennis




Boletus badius


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Recent research is revealing that symbiotic relationships between fungi and trees is probably essential to the health of a forest, a factor overlooked by conventional forestry practices.