early stages of growth of the Oyster Mushroom. The mycelium have spread through the mulch and the 'pinheads' of the developing fruit body are growing

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early stages of growth of the Oyster Mushroom. The mycelium have spread through the mulch and the 'pinheads' of the developing fruit body are growing into the distinctive shape

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Location: Scarborough, UK
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