Blusher-1

by John Kirkland

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Blusher-1

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John Kirkland

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Photograph - Digital

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I love exploring mountain fields and trails and discovering the smaller things in life. From the Fungus Fact Friday website: Amanita rubescens (and its close relatives) could be considered the fugu (pufferfish) of the mushroom world: both are edible but careless mistakes can be deadly. Although A. rubescens is considered edible and many people eat it, most people avoid the mushroom because it is easily confused with some deadly poisonous amanitas. A. rubescens slowly stains pinkish when injured, earning it the nickname “The Blusher.” Other than this distinctive staining reaction, the mushroom looks a lot like other species of Amanita; the Blusher is a tannish umbrella-shaped agaric with warts on the cap and a ring on the stalk.

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January 2nd, 2023

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