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Tiny turquoise fungus charming nature enthusiasts online

Original: Favourite tiny (1 mm) find on a decomposing log: Blue-stain Fungus aka Green Elfcup or Turquoise Wood Cup or... (Chloroc

A 1 mm fungus called Chlorociboria, known as blue-stain fungus, green elfcup or turquoise wood cup, is being celebrated by nature lovers who spotted it staining a decomposing log. The fungus, prized for its vivid turquoise wood used historically in decorative woodworking, is also noted for having been renamed by taxonomists so often that even enthusiasts struggle to keep track of its current name.

Why now: Nature enthusiasts enjoy sharing striking macro finds and the fungus's frequently changing scientific name adds interest

Chlorociboriagreen elfcupblue-stain fungus

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• Favourite tiny (1 mm) find on a decomposing log: Blue-stain Fungus aka Green Elfcup or Turquoise Wood Cup or... (Chlorociboria) - this beautiful fungus has changed names too often to keep track. # macro # fungi # nature · canyakker@mas.to · 34

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