Wizer

POST 179 ITS BLUE LATEX IS PART OF THE IDENTIFICATION PUZZLE 🔬💙 When Lactarius indigo is cut or damaged, it can release blue latex from its tissues. With time and exposure to air, that colour may darken or shift towards greenish tones — although the change varies between specimens. This fungus forms mycorrhizal partnerships with trees, exchanging resources with its plant partners. It is reported as edible in parts of its range, but that is no excuse to identify a wild mushroom by colour alone. When it comes to fungi, guessing is a spectacularly poor hobby. Some mistakes can have serious consequences. 💬 Over to you: What fascinates you most about fungi — their strange chemistry, their partnerships with trees, or their incredible colours? Drop your answer below! #FungalChemistry #Mycology #ForagingSafety #NatureFacts 🔵🔵💜