Bring on the morels! Low-elevation morels have been popping around the Pacific Northwest since early April however it’s still early season for much of the region or even possibly still covered with snow. Most of the mushrooms people are finding in the Salish Sea region are landscape morels or Morchella importuna. This are dark, conic-shaped…
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A recording from the Apr 5 Spring Mushrooms talk and a high-res version of the morels species sheet
A replay from the last Intro to PNW Mushrooms presentation
Are morels poisonous with alcohol? In short, for most people, no. Most people can safely eat properly cooked morels with alcohol without adverse reactions. Nearly all morel poisonings are related to personal sensitivities, or eating raw/undercooked morels. Many people experience adverse reactions to eating morels without alcohol. Thoroughly cooking significantly improves the edibility of morels…
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.
The geography of the Pacific Northwest creates a variety of habitats that significantly influence the tree species found in these areas. Coastal areas receive significantly more rain than the eastern Cascades. High elevation areas are covered in snow for much of the year, and forests in close proximity to volcanoes have a more volcanic soil. …
When thinking about the stem of a mushroom, your list of descriptors might be somewhat limited. Long, short, thick, fragile… but maybe not a lot more. Learning more about the unique features in mushroom stems can be really helpful for improving your ability to even notice these aspects. Here is a list of words that…
The Olympic Peninsula is a wonderful place to look for mushrooms due to the expansive forests and ease at finding mature forests in some breathtaking river valleys. It can be difficult to find the specific boundaries and rules for different types of public land. I hope this map helps. Here is a link to another…