No Mow May #14 by cocokinetic

No Mow May #14

Conidiosporomyces is a type of fungi that grows on certain grasses. I thought they’d be grass seed heads or something, but upon reading further after I shot this particular photograph earlier, I discovered those seed heads are probably fungi.

I found this quite interesting. And the more I look at this photograph, the more I feel that those seed heads aren’t your typical grass seed heads. They just seem to sprout any old place on the grass’ blades and shoots, and are not the usual yellow/green wheat kind of appearance.

So, although I’m not entirely sure, I do think these bud-like things are a type of fungi that grow on grass.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conidiosporomyces

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Smut_(fungus)&wprov=rarw1


Location: a plot of green space, Grand Baie
Great closeup and interesting bit, I would have thought they were seeds as well
May 14th, 2024  
How interesting and cool capture!
May 14th, 2024  
Awesome dof!
May 14th, 2024  
Interesting… I would have thought the same thing.
May 14th, 2024  
They are pretty fungi! Very interesting!
May 14th, 2024  
@swchappell @marlboromaam @kvphoto @kathyladley

It is - it’s the first I’ve heard or even entertained the thought of grass fungi.

May 14th, 2024  
@linnypinny
Thanks, Lin!
May 14th, 2024  
Nice👍
May 14th, 2024  
I just love nature - there is nothing weirder nor more surprising!
May 14th, 2024  
It's curious how much one learns when out photographing.
May 15th, 2024  
Lovely close up and nice info.
May 15th, 2024  
Very interesting and nice shot.
May 15th, 2024  
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