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…
Most of you know how much I love iNaturalist. It is an excellent way to learn more about all types of life around us including fungi. I photograph most of the interesting mushrooms I find on my walks and then upload them to iNat. This helps me to keep track of what I have found,…...
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Finding specific tree species in Washington and Oregon [/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://salishmushrooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Trees.gif” title_text=”Trees” url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjExNzE1In19@” _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _dynamic_attributes=”url” _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Finding specific mushrooms can require finding specific trees. Mushrooms like chanterelles, boletes, hedgehogs, at matsutake all depend…
What’s the Difference Between a Fungus and a Mushroom? The relationship between a fungus and a mushroom is similar to that of a plant and its fruit. Just as an apple is part of an apple tree, a mushroom is part of a fungus. What is a Fungus? Fungi are a diverse group of organisms…
As the soil temperature continues to drop towards freezing at the higher elevations, we see fruiting across the region beginning to slow. Still there is plenty of fungal activity out there but we find that it’s the low elevation areas that are showing the most activity. This is part of a 2-part series exploring what…...
One of the key habitats for early-season mushroom finding in the Pacific Northwest is with cottonwood trees. Western Washinton has fewer deciduous trees than the east coast, so identification is easier. Our cottonwood species is Populus trichocarpa. To find black cottonwood, start by finding areas near rivers, streams, and lakes. The leaves of cottonwoods quite…
Looking for morel mushrooms in Washington during springtime is an exciting activity for many foragers. However, it’s essential to keep some important factors in mind to make the most of your search. In this blog post, we’ll share tips on finding the right habitat, knowing the ideal time to look, effective mushroom hunting techniques, and…