Rainy season has arrived here… that's why mushrooms are popping up!
They seem to appear overnight, and I just love spotting them.
I found these little white ones growing right in our dark, rich soil.
Because they are so bright white, they really stand out and are easy to spot. But because they are so tiny, taking clear photos was a bit of a challenge. And also, there were red ants everywhere. 🥲
I had to be extra careful not to get too close coz one wrong move and ouch! 😖
I took my time and managed to capture some shots safely.
Then I went back to check on them after two days… and they were still there.
Some had grown a little bigger and looked more mature.
It was wonderful to see them develop.
And curious to know what they were, I searched them on Google Lens, and it told me they belong to the genus Termitomyces. In Tagalog, we call them "kabuteng saging".
And here’s the interesting part about it... These mushrooms grow together with termites. So, that explains why ants were all around them. Though they’re not termites, they’re still relatives, right? 😂 Close enough. HAHA. It makes perfect sense now why they love that spot so much.
Until my next fascinating story...
Thanks for the visit! Have a lovely day. Buh-bye. 💗🌸
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