Some Whites & Browns

A few days ago, I was curious to see how the husband was faring on his welding job, so off I went for a quick look. I was so chuffed he was doing great for a first-timer. Not wanting my eyes to be troubled by the welding sparks, I left him be and took a lil adventure in the corner.

There, I found something that made me smile. Fungi or mushrooms, whatever you prefer to call them, reminded me of Ewkaw's #FungiFriday initiative, where anyone can share, write about, or showcase their fungi finds.

These are my recent discoveries.

One of the alnus trees had been shading a large portion of the road below the property, and the neighbors wanted it cleared, so they asked permission and had it cut last year. They left it there lying for months, and it was almost decaying, some grass growing around it and yep, fungi too!

Google Lens identified some of them as Trametes Hirsuta, more commonly known as Hairy Bracket or Hairy Turkey Tail, and the others as Dryad's Saddle Mushrooms and Postia, similar to those I used to find in our backyard at the Lil Kingdom.

It was fascinating to find a variety of them in one dying log. Some grew in groups or pairs, others alone. Most are white or clear, and some have a bit of yellow or brown.

We have trekked a few hills, mountains, and forests but have yet to find bright-colored ones like those discovered by others in some parts of the world. How cool it would be if someday, we get to see reds or perhaps, polka-dotted ones.

And as far as I can remember, we haven't found the edible kind. We heard from others that people in a certain area in the other town intentionally burn the woods for mushrooms to grow. I do not know how true it is as we have not been to such a place, but it would be nice to see one if given the chance.

Well, that is all for now. I'll be off to wonderland, so until next time! Have a terrific Friday!