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One aspect of mushroom identification is comparing an unknown mushroom to descriptions of a known mushroom. Here are some common cap shapes and representations of these through familiar mushrooms. All mushrooms exhibit a variety of shapes throughout their lifecycle so identification through cap shape is more art than science. Key Takeaways Cap shapes can be…
This is a recording from a presentation for the Yakima Valley Mushroom Society on mycology terms. We only scratch the surface but you may find this useful for learning some new terms or simply some characteristics you may not have noticed otherwise. Pro Membership Get the data serious foragers use to find more mushrooms Free…
With over 4000 mushroom species in North America alone, where are you going to get started? Hopefully you are well on your way to learning the 10-15 mushrooms I discuss in the Intro to Mushrooms talk. These include many of the most commonly foraged mushrooms on the west coast. Next, I think it makes sense…
A replay from 4 Apr 2023 seminar for the VanDusen Botanical Garden. Replays are viewable for all Intro and Full-level accounts
Last night I hosted a talk on the iconic Amanita muscaria and some of the other relatively common Amanita species in our region. This is only accessible to Basic and Full members Pro Membership Get the data serious foragers use to find more mushrooms Free members get soil temps, precipitation, and ecoregion data. Pro unlocks…
As I mention throughout this site, I am not an expert. My knowledge of mushrooms is based on my personal experience, videos, lectures, classes, and some excellent books. I’d like to share with you some of the books that I use most often and some that I know others really enjoy. ** This post is…
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