On May 16, did find this perfect and rather large Marasmius sp. on our lawn when I went early morning to feed the birds.
Such a perfect one!
Holding my finger next to this Marasmius sp. so you get an idea about its size.
Related link:
Marasmius sp. | short video from some that Pieter discovered on decaying wood
{Marasmius} | post by me from 2011
Con ese perfecto enfoque, hace que aumente su tamaño. Tiene unos pliegues perfectos y es una preciosidad.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
Querida Antónia,
DeleteCuando te acercas a ellos, se asemejan a elegantes sombrillas.
Abrazos,
Mariette
Goodness, it's huge! So delicate looking and intricate!
ReplyDeleteDearest Kim,
DeleteIt is not big enough for a full meal but so beautiful.
You had one in your post on July 19, 2021 'Parasols'
Hugs,
Mariette
We are fungi aficionados too!
ReplyDeleteDearest Eastside Cats,
DeleteWell, we both made a living with edible fungi but this is just something to admire in our back yard!
Hugs,
Mariette
Mariette, that is rather tiny so it is great you spotted it before stepping on it. It looks like a parasol. Lynn and Precious XX
ReplyDeleteDearest Lynn and Precious,
DeleteSo true as you easily get them underfoot...
This was a larger than usual beauty!
Hugs,
Mariette
How perfectly round it is, Mariette. It looks like a fairy flower - so delicate. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteDearest Martha Jane,
DeleteIt is an incredible beauty and those pleats look like being permanently pressed.
Hugs,
Mariette
Yes, that flower is purrfection! I have never heard of Marasmius before. I'm sure this discovery made your day. Thanks for the Canada Day wishes.
ReplyDeleteDearest Wendy,
DeleteIt is not a flower but a wild mushroom that appears every year on our lawn.
Never found one this perfect though.
Hope you had a lovely day.
Hugs,
Mariette
Thanks for the info about that most beautiful mushroom.
DeleteI read the speech that Peter gave, lo 20 years ago, and his thoughts about America seem to reflect my own. I am not American in the least, but growing up as a neighbour, I can remember far back enough when there was a lot more pride, and belief in their country among its citizens. Peter's speech was very eloquent and heartfelt. Perhaps it takes someone from outside to have maximum appreciation for the great advantages of being an American citizen.
By the way, Canada has close ties with the Netherlands since WWII. Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet Francisca of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau, Princess of Lippe-Biesterfeld (born 19 January 1943 in Ottawa, ON) spent her early childhood in Canada during the Second World War. The annual Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa emerged from gifts of thousands of tulip bulbs from the Dutch royal family. Margriet continues to make regular visits to Canada, strengthening ties between Canada and the Netherlands. Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet Francisca of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau, Princess of Lippe-Biesterfeld (born 19 January 1943 in Ottawa, ON) spent her early childhood in Canada during the Second World War. The annual Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa emerged from gifts of thousands of tulip bulbs from the Dutch royal family. Margriet continues to make regular visits to Canada, strengthening ties between Canada and the Netherlands.
Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet Francisca of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau, Princess of Lippe-Biesterfeld (born 19 January 1943 in Ottawa, ON) spent her early childhood in Canada during the Second World War. The annual Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa emerged from gifts of thousands of tulip bulbs from the Dutch royal family. Margriet continues to make regular visits to Canada, strengthening ties between Canada and the Netherlands. The Dutch also gifted us with swans, who progeny still float along our Rideau River in summer, being housed in the winter months.
My mother would often tell me this story, and over the years I have attended the Tulip Festival numerous times. Such beautiful memories as the tulips and swans will never fade because they still exist.
In any event, I enjoyed reading Peter's speech and reviving my memory of our close ties to The Netherlands. Hugs, Wendy🌷🦢
Dearest Wendy,
DeleteIt is true that the Dutch Royal family has had very close ties with Canada and those tulips and swans are wonderful gifts that live on in the minds of people.
Wish we had more of that in many countries!
Thank you so much for the words about Pieter's speech; that means a lot to me.
Hugs,
Mariette
Wow they do look so perfect, I don't think I have ever seen one before
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo–Anne,
DeleteNo idea if they are also growing in Australia...
Hugs,
Mariette
I've always thought fungus was so strange looking, and be careful, sometimes they are poisonous.
ReplyDeleteWishing you pleasant July days, Mariiette. : )
Dearest Sheri,
DeleteFungus is very interesting looking and both of us knew a little bit about mushrooms 😏
Happy 4th of July to you as well!
Hugs,
Mariette
That is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteDearest Terry,
DeleteIf one talks about perfection, this is such a rare example.
Hugs,
Mariette
Olá, Mariette, muito interessante essa sua postagem com essa delicada flor.
ReplyDeleteA Natureza nos surpreende sempre, com suas maravilhas.
Uma feliz semana, com paz e saúde.
Grande abraço.
Prezado Pedro,
DeleteNão é uma flor, mas um cogumelo selvagem...
Abraços,
Mariette
Hello Mariette, Such a remarkable specimen--it seems sent to you as a heavenly mycological gift from Pieter. I am sorry that he is not present to enjoy it with you. But you have shared this treasure with your readers. Nature always repays respect and close inspection.
ReplyDelete--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteYour words are meaningful and indeed, I've never ever seen such a perfect one. Earlier observations were always tiny, shriveled ones that struggled for their existence.
Hugs,
Mariette
Beautiful. I have never seen these. XO
ReplyDeleteDearest Pilch92,
DeleteWell, you have to kind of think 'macro' in order to detect them.
We've had them every year and they come back!
Hugs,
Mariette
Mariette, how cool is this ‼️this mushroom almost looks like paper, like a cupcake holder. thanx
ReplyDeletefor sharing ‼️💚 laura
Dearest Laura,
DeleteYes, this perfect mushroom looks like pleated paper.
Hugs,
Mariette
That is beautiful Mariette...and I learned lots too
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
Dearest Cecilia,
DeleteThank you and indeed this has been the most perfect looking one I've ever encountered.
You no doubt have them too on your lawn or on decaying wood somewhere.
Hugs,
Mariette
The mushroom has a really beautiful cap.
ReplyDeleteDearest Anne,
DeleteYes, it is a picture perfect one!
Hugs,
Mariette
Thank you for finding the error on my blog. Sometimes, I type fast and if spell check doesn't catch my error, then I hit publish. It was late at night. I am going to fix it right now. I hope you are doing well and are finding ways to fill the void of the loss of your dear Peter. I am sure you miss him terriably. You are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteDearest Kelleyn,
DeleteOh, those errors do happen quickly when flying with your fingers over the keyboard!
Had to proof–read Pieter's English book in 1978 and am a fast reader and my eye spots errors real quick. Nevertheless, we still found some little errors in our latest publication after it went into print.
Thanks for your kind words!
Hugs,
Mariette
So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDearest Melissa,
DeleteThank you!
Hugs,
Mariette
That is a new one for me. I've never heard of or seen one before!
ReplyDeleteDearest Jim and Barb,
DeleteWell, considering there are some 80,000 species—you don't have to feel bad!
Hugs,
Mariette
What a stunning specimen! Hugs, my dear.
ReplyDeleteDearest Darla,
DeleteIndeed a stunning one with perfect details.
Hugs,
Mariette
I had the privilege of spotting similar little cuties in my garden yesterday morning. :D
DeleteDearest Darla,
DeleteNo doubt, they can be found everywhere as their spores will easily spread.
Hugs,
Mariette
I appreciate the time and the thought that you put into your Comments for me. I made a different comment about Pieter's speech. I realize now that I misspelled Pieter's name in my reply, and for this I apologize.
ReplyDeleteNow that the fireworks are over, I wish you and the kitties some peace and contentment.
Dearest Wendy,
DeleteYou are most welcome and it is my pleasure to really read your posts indepth as you put far more than average, your time and talent into it. That is very much appreciated and admired.
Oh, don't worry about the name, we both have been used to far worse misspelled versions, such as Peiter...
The kitties are calm and they were not nervous last night, guess they understand what is going on as they've lived through it for 17 times by now.
Hugs,
Mariette
Oh, Wow! I've never seen a 'shroom that pretty before!! At first I thought you were showing us a paper umbrella like the ones that go on some drinks, LOL!!
ReplyDeleteDearest Ingrid,
DeleteFirst of all this is NOT a shroom or magic mushroom (with psilocybin that can cause hallucinations).
Pieter and I never ever wrote about any shroom or magic mushroom. Only about the commercial mushroom. This Marasmius sp. is also edible but you cannot gather enough for a meal. But still, it is one of those little wonders in the wild mushroom world.
Indeed, it resembles more of a paper parasol!
Hugs,
Mariette
Thanks for the info and for setting me straight!
DeleteDearest Ingrid,
DeleteYou more than likely did not even know the difference but both of us never had anything to do with those others—way too dangerous too.
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette, what a delightful discovery!
ReplyDeleteSuch delicate beauty - it looks like an intricate work of art.
Hugs and blessings, dearest friend
Dearest Veronica,
DeleteIt sure was a beauty—the most perfect one I've ever seen!
Hugs,
Mariette
Oh wow! What a treat to find that in your own yard, Mariette. As you said, it is just about perfect. Thank you for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteDearest Kevin,
DeleteThank you and yes, this had to be shared!
Hugs,
Mariette
This is a nice umbrella!
ReplyDeleteDearest RTC,
DeleteYes, and a perfect one!
Hugs,
Mariette
Lovely, my friend. How absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDearest Billie Jo,
DeleteThank you and it was such a perfect one—had to share it.
Hugs,
Mariette
Wunderschön.
ReplyDeleteWas für ein großartiges Faltengewand.
Ein lieber Gruß kommt zu dir liebe Mariette.
Liebe Viola,
DeleteJa die Natur zeigt sich öfters in großartiger Form und diese winzig kleine Pilze sind so ein Vorbild.
Liebe Grüße,
Mariette
It's a very beautiful mushroom. So perfect.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Dearest Cristina,
DeleteIndeed, this one was just perfection!
Hugs,
Mariette