Andrey, beautiful! So much fun when children get into it.
Now, as a counter point, the vampires of the woods?
Here's one that made me do a double take when I first saw one a few years ago in a pine forest.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com.au...th-fungus.aspx
"The mushroom contains atromentin, a chemical with effective antibacterial and anticoagulant properties. The colourful pigments are also used to dye fabrics."
Related to this Hydnum, the hawk's wing. Bitter as anything! I won't eat it again, even parboiled as suggested. Daughter did not taste any bitterness. Go figure!
