Mushrooms are not plants but fungi, each of whose variety has its own importance. Poisonous jack-o"-lantern mushrooms are sometimes misidentified as edible chanterelles. Other types are primarily used for medicine, such as today"s species, turkey tail, named for its likeness, which has been used for treating lung conditions in traditional Chinese medicine. Recent research showed them exhibiting anti-tumour properties and helping fortify the immune system. Many make great meal additions, and from portobello to shiitake mushrooms, there are thousands of edible species out there. Sautéed, stuffed, sliced, on a pizza, or in soup, it is time to bring some umami fun(gi) to your plate!
Turkey Tail Mushroom
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World Wildlife Day
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A day for the worlds Indigenous populations
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Little Island, Big Sea
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World Jellyfish Day
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Bring the king cakes
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Past below, future ahead
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Bangkok, Thailand
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Urban planning never stops
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International Day of Light
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Birthplace of the Renaissance
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World’s largest tulip festival
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World Childrens Day
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An iridescent view
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Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, British Columbia
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World Hippo Day, a giant celebration
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Dragon tails trail to the sea
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The lonely castle
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