All relationships should be as mutually fulfilling as the one between humans and fungus

The word “fungus” is decidedly unsexy, calling to mind antifungal creams and slime molds. Unlike man’s cuddly best friend, otherworldly sea life, or awe-inspiring giant trees, fungi rarely make the news. But the recently published 2018 edition of the UK’s Royal Botanic Gardens annual State of the World’s Fungi report (pdf) highlights just how much…