AUG152009

AUG152009, originally uploaded by colemama.

Mushrooms are suppose to grow in dark, cool, damp places, but ours seem to be popping up with bright, warm sunlight and less than normal rain amounts! This fungi spotlight, though unwelcome in a manicured lawn, is appreciated for its efforts to move into popularity with the culinary aficionados. There are so many edible species these days, but I would exclude this one as a sample! Apparently it takes years of study to correctly identify wild mushrooms for consumption - though only about 10% are poisonous. 5th St & 4th Ave N, Naples, FL