I noticed this charming mushroom nestled in a bed of moss on the stump of a tree and in the shade of a young tree that had grown out of and around the remains of its parent.
It looked quite regal and comfortable on its grand throne and bright green cushion and I fancied that it might be a perfect shelter for some tiny, magical creature.
Imagine my delight when I looked in my mushroom identification books and decided that it must be a Dryad's Saddle. It's always so satisfying when the flights of my imagination are supported in any degree by reality.
One of the books also said that it smelled and tasted like watermelon rind. I confess that I didn't give it a sniff test, since I didn't know this at the time and I didn't want to disturb its repose.
2 comments:
Dryad's Saddles are so cool. It isn't a stretch to imagine some critter sitting on it or sheltering under it!
Thanks for the reminder of the magic in the woods!
BetsyLee :^)
Love the composition of your photo with all of the tall, straight trees standing at attention, guarding the "royal," enchanted residence.
thank you
Sheila
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