Lichenomphalia umbellifera, my obsession with this lichen continues! They are all so unique. Reminder: lichens are a symbiotic combination of fungi and algae. Most take the form of their algae component but this one reflects its mushroom side.
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I notice it gills extend down further than normal mushrooms.
It is fascinating to look at.
If you copy the name and post it in search you will see a variety of them. They really are fascinating.
YOU FOUND ONE OF MY FAVORITE MUSHROOMS! Parasola. And just your second one!!
Mutualistic with a green alga (a Coccomyxa species), forming a lichen.
The combo of algae and fungi forms lichen.
Thank you for this photo!
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If you've ever looked at a mushroom. They look like they're from some other planet, really.
And they taste really good with butter.