Clustered Domecap
Clustered Domecap This is a large, frequent, and edible mushroom noted for its groups of ten or more caps –
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Autumn
Autumn is the peak season for wild mushrooms, as cooler, wetter weather triggers fungi to fruit in forests and lawns. Popular, delicious varieties include Hen of the Woods (on oak/maple), Chicken of the Woods (on dead wood), Porcini, Chanterelles, Lion’s Mane, and Lobster mushrooms. Proper identification is critical, as many toxic look-alikes also thrive during this time.
Blackening Polypore
Blackening Polypore The blackening polypore (Meripilus sumstinei or M. giganteus), also known as the giant polypore, is a large, edible
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Bearded Milkcap
Bearded Milkcap The Bearded Milkcap, scientifically known as Lactarius pubescens, is a medium-sized mushroom with a convex cap that becomes
Weeping Widow
Weeping Widow Unlike the name suggests the Weeping Widow is not a poisonous mushroom but has a bitter taste making
Ugly Milkcap
Ugly Milkcap Lactarius turpis is a Eurasian species of fungus, commonly known as the ugly milk-cap or green birch milk
The Deceiver
The Deceiver Laccaria laccata, commonly known as the deceiver, lackluster laccaria, or waxy laccaria, is a species of fungus. It
Sheathed Woodtuft
Sheathed Woodtuft A medium sized, choice edible mushroom but with a potentially deadly poisonous look-a-like, therefore great care should be
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Shaggy Bracket
Shaggy Bracket An annual, medium to large bracket fungus. Unmistakable when young, but when it is getting old it is
Saffron Milkcap
Saffron Milkcap Saffron Milkcap, scientifically known as Lactarius deliciosus, is a highly prized edible mushroom native to Europe, particularly in