Darwin did not have much to write about on the 10th, merely stating:
“Removed to a bay North of Orange Bay.” (Feb 10)
So I’ll use the opportunity to continue the story of the southern forests. Today – the story of a little yellow golf-ball shaped fungus that Darwin found growing on the trees. As it bears his name, it only seems fair that he should have the first chance to describe it:
“In the Beech forests, the trees are much diseased: on the rough excrescences vast numbers of yellow balls grow.— These are of the colour of yolk of an egg.— & vary in size from a bullet to a small apple.— in shape globular, but a little produced towards the footstalk or point of attachment. They grow both on the branches & stems in groups…
Sketch of Darwin’s fungus from Voyage of the Beagle:
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8th February is the Slovene Cultural Holiday, named after our biggest poet, Prešeren’s day.At that day the most important cultural achievements and the greatest artists in Slovenia are awarded. This year laureate in category life’s work is illustrator Marlenka Stupica. Generations of kids grew up with her books, she offered beauty to each childhood. Part of this beauty came from great love for natural detail.My Botanical Garden is expressing, at this occasion, the greatest respect and profound admiration to Ms Marlenka Stupica’s work.Congratulations
While on a walk the other day, I encountered many unique tree characters. It seems that at each new turn or bend, I met another strange but beautiful tree creature. I made sure to document my findings and have provided them for you below. What tree creatures live in your neck of the woods?
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