Nutritional Content of Mushrooms

The Nutritional Benefits of Mushrooms: Button, Crimini, Oyster, and Shiitake Mushrooms are not just flavorful and versatile; theyโ€™re also packed with nutrients, making them an excellent addition to any diet. Hereโ€™s a look at the nutritional highlights of some popular varieties: Button Mushrooms (White Mushrooms) These are the most common mushrooms found in grocery stores….

The Boletales Order

The Boletales Order

There are over 100 bolete species in the Pacific Northwest. Identification is easiest when one has a general sense of the various major groupings of boletes. I created an interactive treemap to help navigate through the different groupings of mushrooms within the Boletales order. See the video below for a better explanation. Explore The Boletales…

Summer Rains Bring Summer Mushrooms

Summer Rains Bring Summer Mushrooms

  Seattle-area mushroomers may be preparing for an excellent late-summer mushroom season this year. Cooler temperatures and above-average rain will prompt fruitings of many species found in our region’s late summer months, including choice edible species like king boletes and chanterelles. There is more to love about mushrooms than just these popular choice edibles. There…

Mushroom Picking and Wilderness Areas

Mushroom Picking and Wilderness Areas

The Purpose and Role of Wilderness Areas Wilderness areas, managed by the National Forest Service, are essential for protecting natural landscapes and ecosystems. Created under the Wilderness Act of 1964, these regions are designed to remain free from significant human interference, allowing nature to thrive. Why Wilderness Areas Matter 1. Preserving Natural Environments These areas…

Gyromitra Etymology

Gyromitra Etymology

The genus name Gyromitra is derived from the following: gyro – round, or convoluted. (gyroscope) mitra – headdress (Mitre, mitre joint) There are more than 10 species of Gyromitra in the Pacific Northwest with a variety of shapes from the classic brain shape to less obvious disc-shaped mushrooms. More on Pacific Northwest Gyromitra here:  …

Poisonous Mushrooms

Poisonous Mushrooms

What do you do if you suspect that you, someone else, or a pet has eaten a poisonous mushroom? Time is critical. Quickly do the following 1) Gather information for accurate identification. 2) Try to determine if it’s one of the following general types of mushrooms There are very few mushrooms that when eaten can…