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20 Most Bizarre Mushroom And Fungi Species In The World

Yayınlanma: 28 June 2024 - 02:10

Mushrooms are found almost everywhere in the world. Almost 14,000 specious mushrooms currently inhabiting dank forest floors, decaying tree trunks, and dung piles, there are bound to be some strange-looking varieties. Many of the most bizarre mushrooms on the planet are extremely elusive. Here's something you probably didn't know: fungi are the unsung heroes of tree and plant care. Here is the 20 of our favorite fungi facts.

Devil's Fingers (Clathrus archeri): Among the most bizarre mushrooms, Devil's Fingers certainly ranks high. This is a fungus that begs to be noticed and not just because of its vibrancy but also because of its putrid stink. Indeed, meet the Devil's Fingers, a menacing name for a fungus that smells of rotting meat. The red, starfish-like "fingers" that adorn this weird mushroom commonly number from four to eight and burst forth from a small, light-colored ball of mushroom flesh commonly compared to an egg.