#Plantae

[mycoblogg]

Whats the difference between lichen, moss, mould and mushrooms if they're all fungus? Aren't they all the same sorta thing?

so, interestingly, all of these groups are very different !! instead of naming the differences, let me quickly explain what exactly these organisms are.

lichen :

lichens are symbiotic organisms, meaning they are in themselves the product of a relationship between different organisms. to simplify it, lichens are big part fungus, & smaller part algae (protista) or cyanobacteria (monera). these different forms of life together create lichen, which grows on trees, rocks, leaves, mosses & sometimes other lichens !! to read more about lichens, check out @/lichenaday's blog :-)

moss :

mosses are actually not fungi at all !! they are small, flowerless plants. they grow on trees & in soil. :-)

mould :

mould is a type of structure that fungi can form - it is entirely fungal. it reproduces through airborne spores :-) there are many different types of mould ; some are toxic, some are used medicinally, & some are saprotrophs. (note : slime moulds & water moulds are unrelated to fungal moulds !!)

mushrooms :

so, lots of people think mushrooms are a species of fungus, but they are not. "mushroom" refers to the fruiting body of a fungus ; what a mushroom is to a fungus is comparable to what a flower is to a tree - the part that reproduces !! not all fungi produce mushrooms (e.g. moulds, which do not have fruiting bodies as the entire organism is able to release spores). there are currently only 14 000 discovered fungi that produce mushrooms !! more fungi that don't produce mushrooms include mildew, yeast & lichen.

so, yes !! they're all quite different in structure, cells & function in the ecosystem.

#please let me know if i should explain any of these further - i'm always happy to !! #except moss.. i'm not really a bryology expert ^^" #but the rest i am more than happy to continue about !! #• askbox replies: • #(ask : luminousmoon21) #|| #fungi #fungus #mycology #mushrooms #mushroom #earth #nature #science #moss #lichen #mould #mold #slime mould #plantae #protists

[rattyexplores]

Beautiful button orchid growing on a palm tree.

17/01/24 - Dischidia nummularia

QLD:WET - Cairns

#nature #Dischidia nummularia #Button Orchid #Plantae #plants #botany #Milkweeds #Gentianales #Magnoliopsida #Dicots #Angiospermae #Flowering Plants #angiosperms #Tracheophyta #Vascular Plants

[snototter]

Ghost plants (Monotropa uniflora) growing in Stone Mountain, Georgia, USA

by Alan Cressler

#ghost plant #parasitic plants #plants #monotropa uniflora #monotropa #Ericaceae #ericales #plantae #flora: usa

[kendraw]

Finally got around to revamping my oc, Aurum! He's… A terrible person :D;; haha He's one of my buddy @leeviathans's Plantae species, and he's also the father of one of Lee's characters as well! (tho said fella doesn't want anything to do with him- for good reason.) He's based on a golden delicious apple & a pitcher plant! The latter is a bit of a secret for most folks- since he doesn't broadcast that part of his lineage out in the open. I tried to sneak subtle nods to it in his design! ;)

#aurum #plantae #oc #artists on tumblr #kendraws

[k-botany]

Zebrina

Tradescantia sp L.

Fam: Commelinaceae

The wild beauty of Tradescantias, captured in my garden, in the forest, and on the street. 🌿🌸

#nature #biology #plants #flowers #forest #wildflowers #garden #bosque #flora #plantae #sotobosque

[trav-l]

European black elderberry

Did you know that historically, elderberry was known as “the medicine chest of the country people” and was used to cure just about anything?! Modern research suggests that elderberry has diuretic and immune system-stimulating properties and is anti-inflammatory and antiviral.

#nature #flowers #cottagecore #naturecore #gardencore #goblincore #plants #foraging #witchblr #plantae #mine

[coffeenuts]

#IFTTT #Flickr #waratah #telopeaspeciosissima #telopea #speciosissima #plantae #tracheophyta #angiospermae #magnoliopsida #proteales #proteaceae #grevilleoideae #embothrieae #embothriinae #sydney #newsouthwales #australia #flower #native #nature #canon #macro #night #flash #jonodashper #jonathondashper #naturephotography #plant

[naturalist-journal]

#flores #flowers #plantae #wild flowers

[scatterghosts]

#plantae #polls

[bansheehaunt]

Red spider lily (Lycoris radiata)

#Red spider lily #Lycoris radiata #Botany #Flower #Higanbana #彼岸花 #Nature #Plantae #Amaryllidaceae

[antropocarlos]

FOSSORABIOPHILIAUTOPIA plantae + fungi #plantae #fungi #fossora #biophilia #utopia #atopos #björk #nature #artist #hongo #micelio #bosque #forêt #forrest #pines #mérida #andes #andesvenezolanos #neblina (en Bailadores, Mérida, Venezuela) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiXxBraOflE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#plantae #fungi #fossora #biophilia #utopia #atopos #björk #nature #artist #hongo #micelio #bosque #forêt #forrest #pines #mérida #andes #andesvenezolanos #neblina

[q2k]

#My OCs #Max #Ellie #Deacon #Plantae #sketch page

[rattyexplores]

Moss growing on a old rope.

30/07/23 - Bryophyta sp. - farmland, near remnant

#Bryophyta #Mosses #Plantae #Plants #unidentified #moss #mosscore #fairycore #cottagecore #botany

[snototter]

A pink sundew (Drosera capillaris) in Alachua County, Florida, USA

by Noah Mueller

#pink sundew #drosera capillaris #sundews #drosera #carnivorous plants #plantae #flora: usa

[ravenrook]

Materia medica #1: Devil's Darning Needle

Scientific name: Clematis virginiana; Clematis terniflora

Family: Ranunculaceae

Common name: Devil's darning needle; Old Man's Beard; Virgin's Bower; Woodbine; Traveller's Joy

Description: A vigorous vine bearing flowers with four petals. After flowering in late summer or early fall, the fruit develops into a clump long fluffy strings. Several species can easily be confused, C. virginiana can be identified by having trifoliate leaves. Found near edges: fence rows, stream banks, hedges. When cultivated, may be trained onto trellises, but otherwise will overtake other plants.

Toxicity notes: Poisonous. Do not eat. Sap may cause blisters on skin.

Magical notes: No planetary associations, though one source connects it to Venus/Freyja. UPG: I would call this a saturnine plant due to its choking tendencies, poisonous qualities, and association with the "Old Man."

Folklore notes: A similar Clematis species found in Europe is said to have shaded the Virgin Mary while she traveled, and this lore may have been transferred to the North American species. Others associate it with witchcraft and the devil, though I can't find an explanation for this beyond its habit of smothering other plants. The downy fruit is said to look like a beard, perhaps inspiring the devil connection.

Craft uses: I haven't found anyone else's magical uses, so the following is all UPG. I see binding as the primary use for this plant, especially in baneful workings. For instance, a "stop gossip" spell may include the creation of a poppet that is tied up or the mouth sewn shut using the vine. It may be an asset in workings dealing with the more malevolent side of a love goddess, as it brings together the juxtaposed views of this plant.

[I hope you enjoyed my first materia medica entry. I'm hoping to show not just information on individual plants, but also how you can build your herbal knowledge. If you have any suggestions for what I should add to these entries, let me know!]

Sources

North Carolina Plant Toolbox

Wikipedia

Growsonyou

Virginia Wildflowers

Flowers and Flower Lore

#plantae #materia medica #green witch

[k-botany]

#nature #biology #plants #forest #green #plantasia #exotic plants #plantae #invasive plants #Spotify