Amethyst laccaria mushrooms, Seabeck, Washington, United States 15 Oct 2025

Amethyst laccaria mushrooms, Seabeck, Washington, United States

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.

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