I was on my way to the woodland this morning when a kind neighbour stopped me and invited me to her garden, showing me around her beautiful plants and trees, which are grown beautiful, wild, and full of character.
I noticed something peculiar growing on a rose tree. It's a beautiful, fluffy thing that resembles lichen but is red. I was curious!
She kindly picked one and gave it to me to examine.
I discovered it is a Bedeguar Gall, caused by a chemical reaction with wasps. In some cases, Galls are triggered by fungus or bacteria. This is new to me. It is amazing how the reaction could cause something strange but beautiful.
When I reached the woodland, I saw this old decomposing fungus I couldn't identify. Even as they begin to decay, there’s a grace in their transformation, showing that nature’s cycle of growth and decay is both inevitable and wondrous.
I found nothing much on the ground.
The gall I had found earlier made me look up at the trees, leaves and stems, and I found the following:
I saw this one called tar spot fungus
They are on maple leaves.
Comes in assorted shapes.
Next is this fungus, Guignardia aesculi, also known as Phyllosticta paviae.
I have always wondered why our horse chestnut trees around here start going brown at the height of summer. This fungus causes horse chestnut leaves to blotch.
I checked my little bonsai horse chestnut.
And oh no, it also has this blotch!
At home, I checked the Grey Knight mushrooms growing on my herb planter. They have grown bigger, lighter grey, and a bit dry. They are almost eaten up by something, possibly slugs.
Edges are dried and wrinkled with a smooth surface.
Still pretty.
It’s amazing that even the smallest creatures can significantly impact their environment. Their actions create intricate and beautiful structures, showing us how complex and connected nature is.
I hope you all had a good Fungi Friday.
This post is dedicated to 
Mariah 💗😊
