An entire world of magical mushrooms awaits those curious enough to seek it out. No, not those kinds of magic mushrooms. We’re talking about funky fungi and their many strange shapes and colors.
Humans use these fascinating organisms for everything from food to medicine and pest control. Several companies are also starting to embrace mycelium, the vegetative part of a fungus, as an eco-friendly material for packaging and other products.
While most people are familiar with white button mushrooms through cooking, the fungus world offers many other mushroom variations. It’s important to exercise caution around potentially poisonous fungi, but you can still enjoy the unique species from afar. Curious to see some of the world’s most interesting types of fungi? Look no further than this gallery of nine mesmerizing mushrooms and fungi.
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