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Lochranza, Arran NR9350
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The Caterpillar Fungus, found in Tibet, has transformed economic life for many Tibetans as the Chinese mainland's demand seem endless.Wikipedia says:There are over 680 documented species of the sac fungus genus Cordyceps, and one of the best known of these is Cordyceps sinensis, colloquially known as caterpillar fungus. The fungus is known in Tibetan as yartsa gunbu or yatsa gunbu.The fungus germinates in living organisms (in some cases the larvae), kills and mummifies the insect, and then the cordyceps grows from the body of the insect. It is known in the West as a medicinal mushroom and its use has a long history in Traditional Chinese medicine as well as Traditional Tibetan medicine.In rural Tibet, yartsa gunbu has developed to become the most important source of cash income. The fungi contributed 40% of the annual cash income to local households and 8.5% to the GDP in 2004. Prices have increased continuously, especially since the late 1990s. In 2008, one kilogram traded for US$3,000 (lowest quality) to over US$18,000 (best quality equalling the largest larvae). The annual production on the Tibetan Plateau is estimated at 100200 tons[vague].[3] The Himlayan Cordyceps production might not exceed a few tons.More on
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caterpillar_fungus
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Forest of Dean, Glos. SO559131
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Stromsund, Vasterbotten, Sweden
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Croft Bank,Mathon area, Worcs.
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Also known as Pseudorhizina californica. This is a desiccated specimen from a garden in Gibsons, British Columbia.
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Scientific Name:
Pleopsidium flavum (Bellardi) KorberCommon Name: Gold Cobblestone LichenCertainty: positive (
notes)Location: Desert Southwest; Arizona; Tucson MtsDate: 20060403
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A species of orange cup fungus, widespread in the tropics. Sacha Reserve, eastern Ecuador.
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A cup fungus that appears on burned ground, here logging slash in British Columbia. Mainly reported from Europe.
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Ramalina menziesiilace lichen. Designated as California State Lichen, July 15, 2015. Ranges from Central Baja north to Alaska. Often specatular displays in coastal oak woodlands during the winter months. Photographed in Pope Valley, Napa County, CA.
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A fungal parasite which attacks species of the Helvella genus, (the Elfin Saddles).
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Cradley, Malvern, Worcs. SO7347
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A fungus which is edible, in fact it is known in Patagonia as Pan del Indio. A parasite on the Southern Beech Forests (Nothofagus).
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Also known as the Purple Jelly Disc Fungus. A widespread species of possible medicinal interest. Photo from near Wilson Creek, British Columbia. Helotiaceae Family.
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Forest of Dean. Glos.SO559131
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Local: Teodoro Sampaio/SP - BrasilParque Estadual do Morro do DiaboBioma: Mata AtlnticaAcessrios: Trip + Trilho Foco Macro + Cabo Disparador Remoto + Rebatedor Circular
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A widespread fungus found on barkless hardwood. Names include Lemon Drops and Yellow Fairy Cups. Photo from southwestern British Columbia.
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Chelmorton,Peak District, Derbyshire. SK120720
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British soldiers lichen, Cladonia cristatella. Maine, 28th November 2008, mixed coastal forest. The identification by Bob Andersen (thanks Bob) is tentative and I would welcome confirmation or correction