Deadly Webcap
Deadly Webcap The Deadly Webcap can be hard to identify as there are quite a few orange/brown capped species in
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.
Common Inkcap
Common Inkcap The common inkcap, or Coprinopsis atramentaria, is a mushroom known for its distinctive appearance and historical use in
Clouded Funnel
Clouded Funnel The Clouded Funnel, or Clitocybe nebularis, is a large, greyish-brown woodland mushroom with a funnel-shaped cap, crowded decurrent
Bruising Webcap
Bruising Webcap The Bruising Webcap, scientifically known as Cortinarius purpurascens, is a mushroom found primarily in coniferous and mixed woodlands
Aniseed Funnel
Aniseed Funnel Clitocybe odora, commonly known as the blue green anise mushroom, or aniseed toadstool, is a blue-green mushroom that
Silverleaf Fungus
Silverleaf Fungus Chondrostereum purpureum is a fungal plant pathogen which causes silver leaf disease of trees. It attacks most species
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Shaggy Parasol
Shaggy Parasol Shaggy parasol is the common name for three closely related species of mushroom: Chlorophyllum rhacodes, C. olivieri and
Orange Chanterelle
Orange Chanterelle Cantharellus friesii, the orange or velvet chanterelle, is a fungus native to Asia and Europe. The cap color
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Frosted Chanterelle
Frosted Chanterelle Cantharellus is a genus of mushrooms, commonly known as chanterelles, a name which can also refer to the
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