Peter J Hosey Photography - Recent Posts http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/recent.aspx Peter J Hosey Photography - Recent Posts en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit AspNetForum Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:24:37 GMT Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:24:37 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=23 Message from Micko45 I have been walking the same towpath for over 45 yrs (Not continuously!) and have come across this beuatiful plant for the 1st time this year, I can't see it listed amywhere, any ideas anyone?]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:24:37 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=22 Message from Micko45 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:23:26 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=21 Message from g3ntyuk
any help would be great. please see link below

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edited by g3ntyuk on 03/07/2010]]> Sat, 03 Jul 2010 18:33:26 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=19 Message from HHD
edited by HHD on 05/07/2010]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:39:22 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=19 Message from azb Sun, 20 Jun 2010 03:35:37 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=18 Message from jessicabennett research paper that fungus (pronounced /ˈfʌŋɡəs/) is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. The Fungi (pronounced /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/ or /ˈfʌŋɡaɪ/) are classified as a kingdom that is separate from plants, animals and bacteria. One major difference is that fungal cells have cell walls that contain chitin, unlike the cell walls of plants, which contain cellulose. These and other differences show that the fungi form a single group of related organisms, named the Eumycota (true fungi or Eumycetes), that share a common ancestor (a monophyletic group). This fungal group is distinct from the structurally similar slime molds (myxomycetes) and water molds (oomycetes). The discipline of biology devoted to the study of fungi is known as mycology, which is often regarded as a branch of botany, even though genetic studies have shown that fungi are more closely related to animals than to plants.
Abundant worldwide, most fungi are inconspicuous because of the small size of their structures, and their cryptic lifestyles in soil, on dead matter, and as symbionts of plants, animals, or other fungi. They may become noticeable when fruiting, either as mushrooms or molds. Fungi perform an essential role in the decomposition of organic matter and have fundamental roles in nutrient cycling and exchange. They have long been used as a direct source of food, such as mushrooms and truffles, as a leavening agent for bread, and in fermentation of various food products, such as wine, beer, and soy sauce. Since the 1940s, fungi have been used for the production of antibiotics, and, more recently, various enzymes produced by fungi are used industrially and in detergents. Fungi are also used as biological agents to control weeds and pests. Many species produce bioactive compounds called mycotoxins, such as alkaloids and polyketides, that are toxic to animals including humans. The fruiting structures of a few species contain psychotropic compounds and are consumed recreationally or in traditional spiritual ceremonies. Fungi can break down manufactured materials and buildings, and become significant pathogens of humans and other animals. Losses of crops due to fungal diseases (e.g. rice blast disease) or food spoilage can have a large impact on human food supplies and local economies.

The fungus kingdom encompasses an enormous diversity of taxa with varied ecologies, life cycle strategies, and morphologies ranging from single-celled aquatic chytrids to large mushrooms. However, little is known of the true biodiversity of Kingdom Fungi, which has been estimated at around 1.5 million species, with about 5% of these having been formally classified. Ever since the pioneering 18th and 19th century taxonomical works of Carl Linnaeus, Christian Hendrik Persoon, and Elias Magnus Fries, fungi have been classified according to their morphology (e.g., characteristics such as spore color or microscopic features) or physiology. Advances in molecular genetics have opened the way for DNA analysis to be incorporated into taxonomy, which has sometimes challenged the historical groupings based on morphology and other traits. Phylogenetic studies published in the last decade have helped reshape the classification of Kingdom Fungi, which is divided into one subkingdom, seven phyla, and ten subphyla.]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:59:32 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=17 Message from cypher000
Baffled with the file attachment system. Have attached two photos but not sure if they will reach you. Anyway I can but see. Regards Walt
edited by cypher000 on 27/10/2009]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:20:15 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=2 Message from John
You're quite right there used to be a lot of them about but just lately they seem to be vanishing. Has anyone else noticed any other wild plants in decline? Another thing I've noticed are wild Poppies. There used to be loads growing everywhere at one time and now it's hard to find any, at least where I live anyway.

John]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:59:51 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1 Message from John
If you want to upload pictures you can use the "attach files" link at the bottom of the page when replying to / adding messages. If you have any problems let me know.

All the best

John]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:53:43 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1 Message from Liz
Ragwort the colour of golden sunshine and yes, it does seem to be doing well this year. Another plant that grows just anywhere.

Sorry I can't help you concerning images because I'm not technically savvy myself.

Liz



David J O wrote:
Haven't got the hang of uploading images - not working for me being technically challenged - so if anyone would like to see some ragwort I've put it here . . .
http://www.magic.magic-nation.co.uk/flowers.htm

David J O
]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:27:29 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1 Message from David J O http://www.magic.magic-nation.co.uk/flowers.htm

David J O]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:13:46 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1 Message from David J O David J O]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:21:48 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1 Message from Liz
I like to think we're the sane ones and all the others are crazy for not noticing beauty when its there before their eyes. I never stop wondering at how amazing dandelions are they can grow in the meanest of places and still produce a perfect flower every time and if they didn't grow in this country people would be paying vast amounts of money to garden centres to buy them and grow them in their gardens. As it is they're treated with contempt. There seems to be a trend, where I live anyway, to turn gardens into concrete deserts so I'm very grateful for pavement cracks and bits of rough wasteland and I even take delight in growing some weeds in my garden.

I'm not a photographer but I can just imagine the looks you get - you never know you might just start a new interest in weeds in your area.

Liz]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:42:27 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1 Message from David J O I have just found this forum - excellent - look forward to contributing (and maybe setting some identification challenges!)
David J O]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:11:08 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=15 Message from Peter
Did you forget to attach a pic of the plant?]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:04:17 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=15 Message from Bob

and are the berries edible?]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:07:50 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=10 Message from David
Not sure why you can't upload a pic. I have uploaded one and it went ok. I'll try uploading one with this and see if it works. The description of your fungi sounds really interesting.]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 22:25:47 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=11 Message from mike mike wrote:



I have found this mushroom in my garden. Can anyone tell me what it is and whether it is poisonous

Thanks

Mike
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I have been doing some research and I am 99% sure it is a fungus called Peziza vesiculosa. Anyone know anything about this? I reckon it was from the horse manure we put down before we laid the new turf. It is all over the lawn and in the beds. How can you get rid of it??? Can you spread it? Should I try and dig it out? is it poisonous especially to kids and animals? Help appreciated.]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 21:55:46 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=11 Message from mike


I have found this mushroom in my garden. Can anyone tell me what it is and whether it is poisonous

Thanks

Mike
edited by mike on 11/05/2009]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 17:51:15 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=10 Message from Lynpy looks like leaves but they are solid and hard to the touch. Any ideas about identification? I could take some far better photos if necessary.
edited by Lynpy on 29/04/2009
I do not seem to be able to upload the photos. I'll try again tomorrow.
edited by Lynpy on 29/04/2009]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:29:59 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=3 Message from Martin
Any help much appreciated.

Thanks
Martin]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:51:08 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=2 Message from Kaz
Has anybody noticed how few wild pansies there are about? I've seen two so far this year they use to be very common.

Kaz]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:06:19 GMT http://peterjhosey.com/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=1 Message from Liz
I live in a city with lots of pavements, houses, busy traffic etc. I would need to travel quite a way to reach countryside and its quite a walk to the nearest park but every day I take my little dog for a walk around the block and find a wealth of wild plants peeping through the pavement cracks, clinging to the base of walls and even growing in the road gutter. Today I found, wild cress, herb bennet, mayweed, bistort, shepherds purse, bindweed, several from the clover family, spurge, ragwort and yarrow. I know they're all common plants but I still get a thrill when I discover something new and isn't it wonderful that with all the trouble some of our local authorities take to smother these wild plants they always win through? Come weekend I shall be off to discover more exotic plants in wilder areas but during the working week I get a great deal of satisfaction from what I find literally on my own doorstep.

Thank you to all those people who can't be bothered with weed-killers!

Liz]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:51:13 GMT