FungiFriday - Schizophyllum commune

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I forgot I still had these mushrooms unpublished. And for once I managed to ID them (correctly, I hope). I don't always can and then I just leave them nameless. As I keep saying - it is nice to know what they are, but it is not mandatory to enjoy them.

Schizophyllum commune


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I found a small croup of them growing on a dead cork tree. But are not strictly attached to this type of wood, as some other mushrooms are. Any rotten wood will do and make them feel at home.

They looked so nice and lush back in October. This is when I shot them. All the rain and moisture trapped in bark created perfect conditions. But as soon as spring comes, they dry up and look pretty much dead for months until next fall and more cool rains.


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Here is a interesting info:

The species was regarded as nonpoisonous by Orson K. Miller Jr. and Hope H. Miller, who considered it to be inedible due to its smallness and toughness. Because the mushrooms absorb moisture, they can expand during digestion. However, some sources indicate that it contains antitumor and antiviral components.

In Northeast India, in the state Manipur, it is known as kanglayen and one of the favourite ingredients for Manipuri-style pancakes called paaknam. In Mizoram, the local name is pasi (pa means mushroom, si means tiny) and it is one of the highest rated edible mushrooms among the Mizo community.
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You may be wondering why, in a world, I shoot the bottom of them so many times? Well.. because it is pretty. The delicate ruffles create such lovely patterns. That's why :)


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A perfect little circle. You can see here how the gills split towards the edges, keeping the tight patterns.


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Now that we are done admiring the lovely undersides, time for the top view. Not as nice in my opinion, but it is good to have the whole picture, right?

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A fuzzy top is lighter than the bottom with slightly darker edges.
No, I did not touch them. I was busy shooting and then I forgot... typical.


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Shot with Nikon D5500 + Sigma 105mm lens
All photos, graphics and text are my own.



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This one is so much beautiful seen from the bottom, that no one will criticize you for your “obsession” with catching them in that view! That are so perfect!

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Haha I just cant help but check on the gills :p

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Mushrooms are beautiful and delicious, I still remember when I was little my grandmother often cooked these mushrooms in the morning and enjoyed them with a plate of rice. :)

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Thank you! I never had them and dont think I would dare to cook them myself.

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Close up pictures are definitely the best. I remember that these fungi are the ones that some of my classmates used for their research study. Thank you for sharing these pictures with us.

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What study it was?

Thanks a lot :)

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The mushrooms are truly fascinating! I'm so glad you've captured their delicate ruffles and unique patterns. Thanks for showing us these beautiful photos and the fascinating facts about Schizophyllum Colony!

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Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)

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Good morning dear friend @ewkaw
What beautiful shots, I love how the mushrooms stand out against the greenery of the moss, the rain and humidity is conducive to the development of the mushrooms.
Beautiful mushrooms you found
Have a wonderful weekend

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Thank you!
Have a great Sunday :)

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Hello @ewkaw
This is a species of beautiful mushroom, its shape is very striking

I love your photographs, they are very beautiful. Some time ago there were this type of mushrooms in the reserve where we look for our mushrooms, but we haven't seen them like these in a while.

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Thank you!
Maybe the weather is not right for them. Try in a different season :)

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Nice patterns on this mushroom. I'm always struck by all that texture that just looking at it makes me think of a whole fresh forest.

Nice pics, as always ;)

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Thank you!
Yep, the patters and textures some of them have is amazing.

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My wife is looking at growing some varieties in buckets!! Can’t wait to cook up the results!!!

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Oh that will be interesting! You should definitely post about it.

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Once she gets everything together perhaps - right now she’s doing the research…..

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No hurry. I am sure it will be worth the wait.
And fun to watch them grow... thats for sure :)

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Oddly enough, I didn’t expect it would be a challenge to do, but apparently because of the spores, growing medium and other variables, there is a fair bit that can go wrong lol…. Who would have thought… lol

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Very special and beautiful mushrooms! They look like corals under the sea. Good to know that these are edible. I should try to grow mushrooms in my garden.

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They look like corals under the sea.

Yea.. don't they? :)
If you can you should. Maybe not exactly those, but I guess any mushrooms will be good.

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Wow, beautiful.
I love the photographs, the color contrast is fascinating.

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