Photo illustration by Mark Riechers.
Mushrooms have inspired scientists, chefs and even musicians. Mycologist Lawrence Millman says they’ve also inspired a few composers, including Vaclav Halek and John Cage. We hear their stories — and their music.
Lawrence Millman with an Isaria (insect parasite). (Kurt Miller)
Lawrence Millman with an inky cap. (Barbara Millman)
Lawrence Millman with a stinkhorn. (Tim Ahern)
Lawrence Millman with bracket fungi in Alaska. (Gail Coray)
A bunch of Pholiotas. (Lawrence Millman)
Coral mushrooms. (Lawrence Millman)
A group of Amanita muscarias (fly agaric). (Lawrence Millman)
A red-belted polypore. (Lawrence Millman)