Pacific Northwest Chanterelles and Lookalikes
Chanterelles can be found all over the Pacific Northwest but in our region, they most commonly associate with Douglas Fir and Western Hemlock trees.
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Documents, Presentations, and Guides
I have gathered a bunch of docs from my various presentations . . .
Intro to west coast mushrooms
A recording from the Dec 1 Intro to Mushrooms talk
Beyond Mushroomy
Fungi produce a wide range of chemicals for activities like digestion and protection from other microorganisms like mold and bacteria. Fungi like truffles even create distinctive scents to attract animals which will dig them up and disperse the spores. According to this article in Nature, humans can detect 1 trillion unique odors. With some practice…
Toxicity of Morels and False Morels in the Pacific Northwest
Introduction Navigating the spectrum of mushroom edibility and toxicity presents a complex challenge. Even widely accepted edible mushrooms can cause adverse effects in some individuals, while certain mushrooms known for their toxicity, such as Gyromitra esculenta, have been eaten safely after specific preparation techniques. The determination of a mushroom’s safety for consumption varies from mushroom…
Late Summer Recap
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”] Here is a brief summary of the my summer mushrooming. You can see additional photos and locations here on iNaturalist. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”] Summer Wrap Up On average, the Seattle area will receive about 2in of rain over the summer. This year, the region…