In praise of tree fungus

I think these lovelies might be the turkey-tail fungus (Trametes versicolor). You’ll correct me if I’m wrong.  There are many (many!) things I don’t know, but I know what I like. Something that falls into both categories is tree fungus. Despite the damage they cause to the forestry industry, I find tree fungi to be […]

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Such diversity in two short city blocks

Shaggy mane fungus, Coprinus comatus Keep your eyes open, and Toronto’s diversity is all around you. All it took was a walk to the Toronto Public Library, just two blocks away. Three different species of fungi hailed me as I passed with my camera – and I’m sure that many more were camera shy. I’m […]

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