Bizarre Bonsai
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Look up! You're being watched... π
The silver birch's eerie 'eyes', formed by lesions left by fallen branches, has earned them the folk-name 'The Watchful Tree'. Many believe these are powerful spirits that silently & patiently guard their forests #FolkloreThursday
Butterflies are back! π¦
UK Butterfly numbers are at their highest level since 2019, according to Butterfly Conservation π¦
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Fly agaric mushrooms are famous for their fairy tale connection due to their toxic hallucinogenic properties.
You can spot them under birch trees in the autumn, where they help the trees grow by sharing nutrients through their underground mycelium networks πβ¨
#FungiFriday
The chanterelle mushroom was celebrated as the 'Golden Harvester' in Celtic folklore π
It was said that these vibrant fungi are treasures left by forest spirits, and that those who find eat them are bestowed with luck and prosperity.
#FolkloreThursday