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:
Here is an overview of the big big grouping of boletes
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…
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Many mushroom hunters are quite secretive about their spots. This is because once you find an area that produces a large number of mushrooms, it may continue producing for years. I don’t have secret spots. You can see everywhere I go right here. I do enjoy exploring though. Here I share some of the tools…
As we pass the winter solstice and look back on a fungi-filled autumn, here’s a fun reimagining of the 12 days of Christmas for all of you mycophiles.
In past years my mushroom season ended by early November. I simply didn’t realize how far into the fall mushrooms continued to fruit. November is the time to stick to low elevation areas like river valleys and coastal areas. I wanted to make a run for coastal Olympic Peninsula but the drive was a little…