Bengi Kendrick
@fungiwithbengi.bsky.social
Fungi. Nature. Parasites. Plants.
Skinny dude speaking up for even smaller organisms.
North of Kenomee, Nova Scotia, Mi'kma'ki
@benkendrick on iNat
Skinny dude speaking up for even smaller organisms.
North of Kenomee, Nova Scotia, Mi'kma'ki
@benkendrick on iNat
Yellow-centered Waxy Cap - Hygrophorus flavodiscus
One of the more cold tolerant mushrooms around. It seems to actually prefer fruiting in November. Most other mushrooms I see in November are growing despite the season rather than because of it.
One of the more cold tolerant mushrooms around. It seems to actually prefer fruiting in November. Most other mushrooms I see in November are growing despite the season rather than because of it.
November 30, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Yellow-centered Waxy Cap - Hygrophorus flavodiscus
One of the more cold tolerant mushrooms around. It seems to actually prefer fruiting in November. Most other mushrooms I see in November are growing despite the season rather than because of it.
One of the more cold tolerant mushrooms around. It seems to actually prefer fruiting in November. Most other mushrooms I see in November are growing despite the season rather than because of it.
Eastern Dwarf-Mistletoe - Arceuthobium pusillum
New to me
Since I was trying to teach and keep eyes on people yesterday, most of my "new to mes" from yesterday were pointed out to me. I'm so glad someone was keeping an eye out for this. It's common, but has been eluding me for years.
New to me
Since I was trying to teach and keep eyes on people yesterday, most of my "new to mes" from yesterday were pointed out to me. I'm so glad someone was keeping an eye out for this. It's common, but has been eluding me for years.
November 30, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Eastern Dwarf-Mistletoe - Arceuthobium pusillum
New to me
Since I was trying to teach and keep eyes on people yesterday, most of my "new to mes" from yesterday were pointed out to me. I'm so glad someone was keeping an eye out for this. It's common, but has been eluding me for years.
New to me
Since I was trying to teach and keep eyes on people yesterday, most of my "new to mes" from yesterday were pointed out to me. I'm so glad someone was keeping an eye out for this. It's common, but has been eluding me for years.
Fuscopannaria leucosticta - White-rimmed Shingle Lichen
New to me
If I'm using the lingo of my overseas lichen brethren correctly, this is an absolute cracker of a lichen.
New to me
If I'm using the lingo of my overseas lichen brethren correctly, this is an absolute cracker of a lichen.
November 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Fuscopannaria leucosticta - White-rimmed Shingle Lichen
New to me
If I'm using the lingo of my overseas lichen brethren correctly, this is an absolute cracker of a lichen.
New to me
If I'm using the lingo of my overseas lichen brethren correctly, this is an absolute cracker of a lichen.
Had a lot of fun today getting out with a group of lichen geeks today.
Even got some great advice to try to revisit the vaguely recorded location of a historical rare lichen occurrence. I'm told the guy who found it in the 70s didn't like going far from his car. That actually narrows so much down.
Even got some great advice to try to revisit the vaguely recorded location of a historical rare lichen occurrence. I'm told the guy who found it in the 70s didn't like going far from his car. That actually narrows so much down.
November 30, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Had a lot of fun today getting out with a group of lichen geeks today.
Even got some great advice to try to revisit the vaguely recorded location of a historical rare lichen occurrence. I'm told the guy who found it in the 70s didn't like going far from his car. That actually narrows so much down.
Even got some great advice to try to revisit the vaguely recorded location of a historical rare lichen occurrence. I'm told the guy who found it in the 70s didn't like going far from his car. That actually narrows so much down.
Black Foam Lichen - Anzia colpodes
New to me
This one's cheating because someone showed it to me. Still the best lichen I've seen in a couple months I think.
A primarily Appalachian lichen in distribution with a small population extending into Canada.
New to me
This one's cheating because someone showed it to me. Still the best lichen I've seen in a couple months I think.
A primarily Appalachian lichen in distribution with a small population extending into Canada.
November 30, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Black Foam Lichen - Anzia colpodes
New to me
This one's cheating because someone showed it to me. Still the best lichen I've seen in a couple months I think.
A primarily Appalachian lichen in distribution with a small population extending into Canada.
New to me
This one's cheating because someone showed it to me. Still the best lichen I've seen in a couple months I think.
A primarily Appalachian lichen in distribution with a small population extending into Canada.
Know the risks. Be safe.
November 30, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Know the risks. Be safe.
It's 3am and I blame being awake on trying Jerusalem artichokes.
They're delicious, but they made beans sound tone deaf by comparison.
They're delicious, but they made beans sound tone deaf by comparison.
November 29, 2025 at 7:19 AM
It's 3am and I blame being awake on trying Jerusalem artichokes.
They're delicious, but they made beans sound tone deaf by comparison.
They're delicious, but they made beans sound tone deaf by comparison.
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Dormant moss spores endured months of vacuum, radiation and temperature swings outside the International Space Station … and lived.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/moss-spores-survive-nine-months-space
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/moss-spores-survive-nine-months-space
Moss spores survived in space for 9 months
The moss species Physcomitrium patens is the latest organism to survive an extended stay in the vacuum and radiation of space.
www.sciencenews.org
November 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Need to briefly crawl out of my hibernation hole.
There are lichens that need to be looked at.
There are lichens that need to be looked at.
November 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Need to briefly crawl out of my hibernation hole.
There are lichens that need to be looked at.
There are lichens that need to be looked at.
Reposted by Bengi Kendrick
A patch of Parmetroma clavuriferum. I think there are some Punctelia ruderata mixed in. Mt Kokuzo, Saku, Nagano #Lichen #FungiFriends
マツゲゴケと少しトゲハクテンゴケ。長野県佐久市虚空蔵山 #地衣類
マツゲゴケと少しトゲハクテンゴケ。長野県佐久市虚空蔵山 #地衣類
November 27, 2025 at 9:36 AM
A patch of Parmetroma clavuriferum. I think there are some Punctelia ruderata mixed in. Mt Kokuzo, Saku, Nagano #Lichen #FungiFriends
マツゲゴケと少しトゲハクテンゴケ。長野県佐久市虚空蔵山 #地衣類
マツゲゴケと少しトゲハクテンゴケ。長野県佐久市虚空蔵山 #地衣類
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
Physcomitrium patens can survive in space. It's not gonna grow there, but it can survive.
Physcomitrium patens can survive in space. It's not gonna grow there, but it can survive.
This moss survived 9 months outside the International Space Station in the harshness of space | CBC News
Space is a harsh environment: it's a vacuum with freezing temperatures, super high ultraviolet radiation and, of course, almost no oxygen. But Japanese researchers have found a type of moss that doesn...
www.cbc.ca
November 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
Physcomitrium patens can survive in space. It's not gonna grow there, but it can survive.
Physcomitrium patens can survive in space. It's not gonna grow there, but it can survive.
Think I saw my first flying squirrel gliding in front of my vehicle as I was driving.
Even if it were on camera I think it would still have been a grey blur.
But it was after the sun went down, it wasn't all flappy like a bat, and the angle of travel suggested gliding rather than flight.
Even if it were on camera I think it would still have been a grey blur.
But it was after the sun went down, it wasn't all flappy like a bat, and the angle of travel suggested gliding rather than flight.
November 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Think I saw my first flying squirrel gliding in front of my vehicle as I was driving.
Even if it were on camera I think it would still have been a grey blur.
But it was after the sun went down, it wasn't all flappy like a bat, and the angle of travel suggested gliding rather than flight.
Even if it were on camera I think it would still have been a grey blur.
But it was after the sun went down, it wasn't all flappy like a bat, and the angle of travel suggested gliding rather than flight.
Picked myself up a little treat to pass the time on the cold days.
Last time I examined dollarama craft supplies and looked into where it came from I didn't end up approving of the supply chain.
Last time I examined dollarama craft supplies and looked into where it came from I didn't end up approving of the supply chain.
November 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Picked myself up a little treat to pass the time on the cold days.
Last time I examined dollarama craft supplies and looked into where it came from I didn't end up approving of the supply chain.
Last time I examined dollarama craft supplies and looked into where it came from I didn't end up approving of the supply chain.
Reposted by Bengi Kendrick
Rubber boots seemed like a better idea today than it actually was.
November 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Rubber boots seemed like a better idea today than it actually was.
If you're part of the NS wild flora society, see you on the 16th :)
Looks like I'm headed to Port L'Hebert for next week to see some lichens
November 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
If you're part of the NS wild flora society, see you on the 16th :)
Looks like I'm headed to Port L'Hebert for next week to see some lichens
November 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Looks like I'm headed to Port L'Hebert for next week to see some lichens
Depression season has returned with its 5:10pm darkness
November 8, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Depression season has returned with its 5:10pm darkness
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Moss and puffballs in our yard.
November 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Moss and puffballs in our yard.
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Time to whip em out! It’s #HotStickSaturday
November 8, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Time to whip em out! It’s #HotStickSaturday
Freshwater sponge experts, where you at?
November 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Freshwater sponge experts, where you at?
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Some Glistening ink caps (Coprinellus micaceus) aka Mica caps on a mossy log in the SWT Bawsinch and Duddingston Nature Reserve today. #Fungi #Mushrooms #Mycology #Nature #Photography #Nikon @scotwildlife.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Some Glistening ink caps (Coprinellus micaceus) aka Mica caps on a mossy log in the SWT Bawsinch and Duddingston Nature Reserve today. #Fungi #Mushrooms #Mycology #Nature #Photography #Nikon @scotwildlife.bsky.social
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Hey chat, I’m out of work because of chronic illness and i’m in the process of getting out of my lease and trying to get somewhere safe. That’s difficult without income. I still have some sets of decorative mushroom magnets made from my artwork. They’re $10 USD, shipped (US only) Dm if interested 🍄✨
October 9, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Hey chat, I’m out of work because of chronic illness and i’m in the process of getting out of my lease and trying to get somewhere safe. That’s difficult without income. I still have some sets of decorative mushroom magnets made from my artwork. They’re $10 USD, shipped (US only) Dm if interested 🍄✨