Far more than pizza toppings or sautéed sides, mushrooms are ecological powerhouses, essential for healthy forests. They break down dead matter, recycle nutrients and support tree growth through underground networks called mycorrhizae. Some also help store carbon in the soil, playing a role in climate regulation.
Amethyst laccaria mushrooms, Seabeck, Washington, United States
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Marseille welcomes to Olympic torch
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A plant for all occasions
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International Tea Day
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Munnar, Kerala
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Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
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Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy
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Olympic National Park, Washington, USA
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Clouds dance above Sundance
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Jeju Island, South Korea
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