5 MOST WEIRD FUNGUS

1. Brain fungus (Gyromitra esculenta)

 

Gyromitra esculenta, one of several species of fungi known as false morels, is a genus of ascomycete fungi Gyromitra, widely distributed in Europe and North America. Usually this fungus grows in sandy soil under coniferous trees in the spring and early summer. These fungi form an irregular brain or dark brown cap that can reach 10 cm and 15 cm wide. Although potentially fatal if eaten raw, Gyromitra esculenta is a popular delicacies in Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, and the Great Lakes region of North America. Although popular in some areas of eastern Pyrenees, but the fungus was banned in Spain. Brain fungus is sold fresh in Finland, but must be accompanied by warnings and instructions on correct preparation. Usually brain fungus contrived omelets, soups, or sautéed in Finnish cuisine. Recent evidence suggests that safety procedures are not able to make the fungus entirely safe, thus raising concerns of risk even when prepared correctly.

2. Bleeding tooth fungus (Hydnellum pecki)

Bleeding tooth fungus is found in North America where it is often grown in the Pacific Northwest and most were in the jungle. The Bleeding Tooth also found in Europe and has recently been found in Iran and Korea. Overview of fungi is similar bloody teeth, or droplets of blood attached to the animal wound white mushrooms. When examined more closely, it becomes clear that this fungus red liquid flowing through its ​​own small pores.

 

 3. Sky Blue fungus (Entoloma hochstetteri)

Entoloma hochstetteri is a species of mushroom found in New Zealand and India. Small mushroom with a distinctive blue color, while the gills have a reddish color. Paint blue pigment produced by three azulene. Entoloma hochstetteri not to eat, but whether toxic or not, it is not known. This species is one of six native fungi featured in a set of fungal stamps issued in New Zealand in 2002. It is also seen on the back of $ 50 bank note, issued by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand in 1990.

4. Beard fungus (Hericium erinaceus)

This fungus looks like noodles or beard. It is a mushroom in the tooth fungus group. In the wild, the fungus is commonly grown during the late summer and fall on dead hardwoods, particularly American Beech kind.

9. Light fungus (Mycena chlorophos)

Neon green mushrooms, or Mycena chlorophos, emerge during the rainy season in Japanese and Brazilian forests. On tree trunks, fallen branches, piles of leaves and moist soil provide perfect breeding ground for fungus. Most are found on the island Mesameyama in Ugui, Japan and Ribeira Valley Tourist State Park, Brazil. Mold is burning like phosphorus in the darkness.