Foraging For Champignon: Photo Of The Day

HEALDSBURG, CA — Patcher reader Melinda Pressler almost thought this was a champion champignon — truffle-like mushroom in French — but she did some digging (pun intended) and found out it was most likely a tree fungus.

"Not an edible morsel but marvelous, nonetheless," Melinda wrote in an email to Patch.

She spotted the fungus Sept. 9 while on a walk with her family dog in Healdsburg.

Thanks so much for sharing, Melinda!

It's Your Shot: Pictures You Take and We Share

Have you got the next incredible photo? If you have an awesome photo of nature, breathtaking scenery, kids caught being kids, a pet doing something funny or something unusual you happen to see, we'd love to feature it on Patch. We're looking for high-resolution images that reflect the beauty of the North Bay and show off your unique talents.

So, bring 'em on. No selfies. Not here.

Send your photos to maggie.fusek@patch.com. Please include the following information: 1) photographer's first and last name; 2 ) time and day of photo/s; 3) location of photo/s; 4) what you love/don't love about the photo/s. Hope to see your work soon!

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