Subj : ES Picture of the Day 13  2023
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Mon Feb 13 2023 11:01:22

 EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Bay Bolete Mushroom

   February 13, 2023

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   Photographer:  Thierry Lombry

   Summary Author:  Thierry Lombry

   I was very surprised to find this ghastly looking mushroom, commonly
   called bay bolete ( Imleria badia species, formely  Xerocomus
   badius), in the woods of Eischen, Luxembourg – a forest rich in various
   plant and fungal species. Measuring ~7 cm (3 inches) in height, it
   consists of two specimens that have grown together and adapted to each
   other. They eventually merged their  caps to form this kind of seat.
   It reminded me of  Papa Smurf's throne! In spite of its horrid
   appearance, this mushroom is edible. Photo taken on October 16, 2022

   Eischen, Luxembourg Coordinates: 49.6844, 5.8784


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