Umbrella Mushroom

Umbrella Mushroom
The Umbrella Mushroom, or Echinecea Scaber, is a common mushroom that can be found in Bridgedale Woods or the Enchanted Jungle.

General Information
The Umbrella Mushroom has a bright pink cap with many white spots, as well as a light pink stem. The Umbrella Mushroom only grows to be as tall as 8 inches, but can span up to 24 inches in diameter.

Name Origin
The Umbrella Mushroom received its name due its shape and function, both of which are similar to that of an umbrella.

Further Information
The Umbrella Mushroom enters into a symbiotic relationship with surrounding plants or other organisms by providing protection and shade. Many mosses or other plants that do not require an abundance of sunlight reside underneath an Umbrella Mushroom. In return, the Umbrella Mushroom receives a small portion of their nutrients; this is achieved by their hook-shaped roots that curl upwards and wrap around the roots of nearby plants. When in a symbiotic relationship with an insect, the insects eat the spores of the Umbrella Mushroom, while defending the mushroom from predators, as it is their primary source of food.

The Umbrella Mushroom also has very small canals with pores on each end running through its cap. This allows for some rainwater that falls onto the Umbrella Mushroom to slowly seep through its cap and into the space underneath the cap. This creates a misty environment for the organisms living underneath it.

The Umbrella Mushroom is not lethal to consume, but consumption is not recommended, as it is a very common allergen, possibly causing inflammation of the skin or digestive tract.