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WILD MUSHROOM OF SRI LANKA

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Field Notes

Description:

Wild mushroom identification entails more than just examining the mushroom itself, it requires looking at the surrounding habitat as well. Fungi are so inextricably linked to their surroundings. Thus mushroom hunting is easier if you recognize habitat details. You'll greatly increase your chances of finding a favorite mushroom if you know it grows near a certain tree

Habitat:

Moisture content. Is the ground bone dry or saturated with water? Mushrooms will often fruit in areas where the ground is moist but not soaking wet. Decaying matter. This includes leaf litter and pieces of rotting wood. Saprotrophic mushrooms feed on dead organic material, and you'll often find them on dead logs and ground material.

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