Popular for their striking vivid flowers, these plants also have some doppelgangers growing in the wild! Welcome to the world of weeds that look like hollyhocks!
11.03.2024 - 09:46 / balconygardenweb.com / Suyash
So the next time you spot a mushroom growing in the wild, and get confused on whether its name starts with A, or C or D – well, it can be from M!
Botanical Name: Morchella spp.
First on the list of quirky mushrooms that start with M is this fellow – having a distinctive honeycomb-like appearance and a nutty flavor. These are common in wooded areas.
Botanical Name: Grifola frondosa
Also popular as sheep’s head, these are quite a common spotting across Japan, China and North America. Look closely at it, and you’ll realize why they are named like that!
Botanical Name: Agaricus campestris
This gentle giant is ample in grassy areas, and looks just like a common one by the roadside – the only difference is that it is larger! These have a mild, earthy flavor profile.
Botanical Name: Agaricus arvensis
Mustard mushrooms have a mild, nutty flavor – do note that it is essential to cook them properly before consuming. These are native to grassy areas.
Botanical Name: Macrocybe spp.
Macrocybe mushrooms are a genus of large fungi that grow in clusters, mostly on decaying wood. While a few species are edible, proper identification is crucial, as it can cause gastrointestinal distress.
Botanical Name: Amanita muscaria
This one is possibly the most colorful of mushrooms that start with M! The iconic fly agaric is highly poisonous with a distinctive red cap dotted with white warts.
Botanical Name: Lactarius spp.
The milky mushroom is a unique species of fungus that has a latex-like substance, which oozes out when cut or injured. Some species are poisonous, so, beware!
Botanical Name: Calvatia spp.
Mottled puffballs are easily recognizable by their round shape and pattern on the outer surface. Note that some mushrooms may become inedible or even toxic as
Popular for their striking vivid flowers, these plants also have some doppelgangers growing in the wild! Welcome to the world of weeds that look like hollyhocks!
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Be it their color, shape of the petals, patterns, or combinations – these flowers that look like butterfly will remind you of those fluttering beauties!
Yellow ferns are not entirely of that color but have a mix of green, canary, and orange in their fronds. Do not mistake them for ferns that have diseased and yellowing leaves, though!
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