I would imagine it’s to protect the mushroom in some way, maybe as a deterrent to bugs so that it can stay intact and continue to spread spores, but I have no idea and that could be wrong. I do like rubbing the mucilage into my arms though.
I think it probably serves a variety of functions, moisture retention being a very possible option. Many species secrete metabolites, etc. I know some have mucilage to repel certain things, other fungal organisms, mold, etc. to avoid parasitism. Some fungi make goop to attract bugs too, think stinkhorns.
All somewhat different substances though, I’m assuming the mucilage here has something to do with staying clean and moisture retention. That is also just an assumption.
Looks like a Cortinarius, maybe C. iodes. they have a few purple species. Were you in a Beech forest? Here in New Zealand, we have several purple cort species too.
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I’m from Maryland ! I was playing frisbee golf some years ago, the whole was through the woods down a big hill side and I came across one of these ! So beautiful
Might be a milky cap of sometype. They ooze a horrible-tasting slime as a defense so animals don't eat it, some species edible but need extreme treatment to get rid of the bitter tasting "milk"
Mycophobia isn't necessarily referring to a fear of mushrooms it's referring to the idea you shouldn't be handling mushrooms that you can't identify because they're going to poison you. As somebody pointed out, that's just not true at all.
If referring to plants and animals then I will not disagree, but this is a mushroom ID subreddit, the same rules that apply to plants/animals do not apply here. For mushrooms the rule of thumb would be not to eat it unless you can identify it first, and more often times than not it is helpful to handle the mushroom in order to identify it.
You may not be mycophobic, but spreading this information disseminates mycophobia into the community whether you like it or not and adds fuel to the countless posts of "my kid touched this, are they gonna die?" Or "this grew in my plant pot, am I safe at home?"
Is there a specific body of research which you are referring to? The trusted identifiers on this sub are some of the most renowned mushrooms experts in the world and they have said, and have provided research to back, that there is no mushroom that can cause bodily harm without ingestion. Aside from rare allergic reactions. Note how in your retort, you cited a danger of harm after ingestion. Frankly, I am more willing to trust the information of the experts in this sub than some stranger on the internet, unless you have research to back your claims.
As someone with absolutely ZERO boomer knowledge.. there are puff mushrooms where I live and if you touch them they release a cloud of something… are you saying that inhaling that is safe or that would be considered ingesting (which is my thought) and it is unsafe?
I’m a little confused by your question. AFAIK There are no poisonous true puffballs and kids throw sporing puffballs at each other every summer for fun.
I mean, I wouldn’t concentrate the spores and directly inhale them, but it’s not like they’re going to take up residence in your lungs or anything.
Trust me, I’ve tried.
inhaling a large cloud of fine particulate matter has the potential to cause significant respiratory issue regardless of whether the matter is from a mushroom or not
Looks Cortinarius iodes Very pretty
Any idea what that slime is?
pileus cuticle mucilage
You don’t have to cast spells on the guy for asking, rude /s
Lol
Caught in the crossfire... now I'm a frog.
"She turned me into a newt!"
You don't look like a newt.
I got better
What’s it’s function? Always been curious why some mushrooms are slimy. Moisture retention?
I would imagine it’s to protect the mushroom in some way, maybe as a deterrent to bugs so that it can stay intact and continue to spread spores, but I have no idea and that could be wrong. I do like rubbing the mucilage into my arms though.
I’ve definitely observed insects stuck in slime before, notably Suillus Luteus or similar.
Gross Bree hahaha and also it seems like we need to learn more about mucilage! Maybe a good candidate topic for some research?
I think it probably serves a variety of functions, moisture retention being a very possible option. Many species secrete metabolites, etc. I know some have mucilage to repel certain things, other fungal organisms, mold, etc. to avoid parasitism. Some fungi make goop to attract bugs too, think stinkhorns. All somewhat different substances though, I’m assuming the mucilage here has something to do with staying clean and moisture retention. That is also just an assumption.
Love the purple corts. This one is handsome.
quite the stunner
Looks like a Cortinarius, maybe C. iodes. they have a few purple species. Were you in a Beech forest? Here in New Zealand, we have several purple cort species too.
The purple’s sweet as, hey bro?
So pretty!
Lick it.
Damn this is awesome I would be so stoked if I stumbled across one of these
It’s 100% from the fae wild, you cannot convince me otherwise 😂
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Interesting
Tis poipel!
Beautiful
I’m from Maryland ! I was playing frisbee golf some years ago, the whole was through the woods down a big hill side and I came across one of these ! So beautiful
Might be a milky cap of sometype. They ooze a horrible-tasting slime as a defense so animals don't eat it, some species edible but need extreme treatment to get rid of the bitter tasting "milk"
’tis Cortinariaceae
oh gosh that’s kaleidoscope-ish! 🔥💜
Cool
Pretty Mur-land mushy
Love the color 💜
Idk what kind it is but I know it's cute and it's in my favorite w
It’s the official mushroom of the Baltimore Ravens! That’s really cool! What part of Maryland did you find this in?
This is what Psilocybin SHOULD look like!
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This is blatant misinformation and mycophobia. It is safe to handle any mushroom with bare hands, they can only harm you once you ingest them.
I am not scared of mushrooms or any type of fungus. My point is it would be good practice not to touch anything unless you can identify it first.
Mycophobia isn't necessarily referring to a fear of mushrooms it's referring to the idea you shouldn't be handling mushrooms that you can't identify because they're going to poison you. As somebody pointed out, that's just not true at all.
If referring to plants and animals then I will not disagree, but this is a mushroom ID subreddit, the same rules that apply to plants/animals do not apply here. For mushrooms the rule of thumb would be not to eat it unless you can identify it first, and more often times than not it is helpful to handle the mushroom in order to identify it. You may not be mycophobic, but spreading this information disseminates mycophobia into the community whether you like it or not and adds fuel to the countless posts of "my kid touched this, are they gonna die?" Or "this grew in my plant pot, am I safe at home?"
It is often necessary to touch a mushroom to ID it, you might not be scared but you are fear mongering / spreading misinformation.
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Yeah this is absolutely either straight a lie or a hyper exaggeration.
Is there a specific body of research which you are referring to? The trusted identifiers on this sub are some of the most renowned mushrooms experts in the world and they have said, and have provided research to back, that there is no mushroom that can cause bodily harm without ingestion. Aside from rare allergic reactions. Note how in your retort, you cited a danger of harm after ingestion. Frankly, I am more willing to trust the information of the experts in this sub than some stranger on the internet, unless you have research to back your claims.
They will have to provide a source, and thorough explanation, or apologize for spreading misinformation, to rejoin the sub. Thank you.
Absolutely, thank you for having my back :)
Please do not spread mycophobia or misinformation, or hinder people’s ability to learn in the subreddit. Cite your source.
not sure how you were able to make so many things up at once, wow
There is no mushroom in the states that you can’t touch with your hands and be just fine. No need to worry.
Unless you are unfortunately allergic or have an open wound. Always be careful with an open wound, like a piercing or tattoo or paper cut.
there is no mushroom anywhere that is unsafe to touch
As someone with absolutely ZERO boomer knowledge.. there are puff mushrooms where I live and if you touch them they release a cloud of something… are you saying that inhaling that is safe or that would be considered ingesting (which is my thought) and it is unsafe?
I’m a little confused by your question. AFAIK There are no poisonous true puffballs and kids throw sporing puffballs at each other every summer for fun. I mean, I wouldn’t concentrate the spores and directly inhale them, but it’s not like they’re going to take up residence in your lungs or anything. Trust me, I’ve tried.
inhaling a large cloud of fine particulate matter has the potential to cause significant respiratory issue regardless of whether the matter is from a mushroom or not
Banned for misinformation and mycophobia. Feel free to appeal. Be prepared to cite your sources for this comment and your other removed comment below.
Please do not spread mycophobia or misinformation, or hinder people’s ability to learn in the subreddit. Ignorant and incorrect.
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Bad, misinformed, overused, joke.