I created this guide to help you familiarize yourself with how to work with iNaturalist. This one specifically steps you though the process of using your. computer to load multiple observations at once. Alternatively you can use the iNaturalist app to upload individual observations.

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…