The distinctive white gills of the Shiitake mushroom. They are the spore producing structures protected by the parasol or cap.
The distinctive white gills of the Shiitake mushroom. They are the spore producing structures protected by the parasol or cap. The spore give a distinctive white pattern.
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Location: Scarborough, UK
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