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Mushrooms and Other Fungi
 
Picture of Blue Bolbitus mushroom
- Photo by Matt Virta.
Blue Bolbitius (Bolbitius callistus) a rare fungus found at Great Falls Park, Virginia.
The numerous species of fungi found within GWMP have not yet been fully inventoried. During a single weekend in June 2006, a total of 55 fungal species were identified within GWMP.
James Buchanan, 15th President: 1857-1861  

Did You Know?
The only president that never married. The White House hostess was his niece, Harriet Lane. In 1819, Buchanan became engaged to Ann Coleman. A misunderstanding took place and their engagement was broken. A short time later, Ann died. Buchanan vowed he would never marry.

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