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Dull Growths

Dull Growths are a type of mushroom that grow on moist cliffs and swamps in Dim World. While they are not especially tasty, Dull Growths are quite nutritious and often grow in places that are otherwise useless.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Dull Growth mushrooms sprout in clumps of 5-8 mushrooms. They are 3-6 cm tall and 4-6 cm across. Dull Growths are typically light beige of grey in colour, with no special markings.

Ecology and Habitats

Dull Growth mushrooms prefer cool, damp, dark places. Since they typically grow in swamps or on cliff faces, Dull Growth are very important to the less fortunate living on Dim World. No one is particularly interested in guarding these places unless there is something else of value nearby, so it is an easy food source during the harsh winter.

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Dull Growths are used for food, most often in stews or soups. The flavour of Dull Growths have often been compared to licking a rusted mech, but they do have a high nutritional value that makes it possible for many to survive the winter on them.

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Dec 19, 2021 22:41 by Angantyr

Being not tasty but nutritious makes them a perfect food source for times of famine, as acorns were (and sometimes/somewhere still are) used for their high starch and fat content.   Good job adding an interesting part of species into your world! :D

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Dec 20, 2021 03:22 by Aster Blackwell

Had to chuckle at the description for their taste, haha!

Dec 21, 2021 11:09 by Andrew

I love how it's looking, and I bet I'll love it even more when there's more about them! You got this!

Jan 9, 2022 01:39 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

Love the description of their taste. I really like that they are an important food source in winter despite not being very tasty!

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