Leucocoprinus cepistipes (mushroom) photography

Mushrooms are a type of fungi, distinct from plants and animals, that come in various shapes, sizes, and colors. They can be found in many ecosystems and play key roles in decomposition, helping break down organic matter. Some mushrooms are edible and highly nutritious, while others can be toxic or hallucinogenic.

There are many types of mushrooms, including: Edible mushrooms like button mushrooms, portobello, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms. Medicinal mushrooms like reishi, chaga, and lion's mane, which are believed to have health benefits. Psychoactive mushrooms, such as Psilocybe species, which contain compounds like psilocybin, leading to hallucinogenic effects. Toxic mushrooms, like the death cap (Amanita phalloides), which can be deadly if ingested.

Mushrooms are also valued for their culinary uses, medicinal properties, and ecological importance in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Would you like to learn about a specific type of mushroom?

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Camera used	Smartphone
Lens	Cell phone camera
F-stop	-
Iso speed	ISO
Focal length	MM
Photograph	Leucocoprinus cepistipes
Location	Meherpur, Bangladesh
Photographer	@najidulislam

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Link to original	community
Link	https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/248595042

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Latitude	Longitude	Map
23.84346	88.80607	https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=11/23.8221/88.7462