Describing the caps of gilled mushrooms
It is difficult to notice what you can’t describe. Here is a list of words that mycologists have used to formally describe the caps of gilled mushrooms. The larger the word the more often it is used.
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A new morels home page
I created a page dedicated to PNW morels which might make understanding our local morels a little easier. My understanding of morel species, descriptions, habitat and other important information continues to grow and there are certainly things I can improve here. Please send me a note if you have any suggestions on ways that I…
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Research on Medicinal Mushrooms
Here is a well-written and thoroughly cited article discussing research on the medicinal benefits of various mushrooms and the ailments they are reported to address https://namyco.org/scientific_research_and_medici.php
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Professor Suzanne Simard – Finding the Mother Tree
This is the start of a collection of videos, podcasts, and other resources featuring Professor Suzanne Simard. She explores the intimate and often essential connections between trees and fungi. Her book Finding the Mother Tree is a New York Times bestseller and is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the connection between trees…
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Intro to Mushrooms – Replay
This is a replay from the Feb 3rd Intro to Mushrooms seminar. These replays are visible to Full and Trial members. The subscriber membership is free and includes newsletters and a smaller selection of materials.
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What to bring mushroom foraging
Packing for a foraging trip involves preparing for your safety, comfort, and pleasure. Much of this list is built around personal preference, length of trip, and local weather conditions. The basics What to wear Mushroom foraging is often in cool, damp forests. Dress for the weather, and be prepared for changing conditions. I typically wear:…
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Psychedelics with Alan Rockefeller
All photos by Alan Rockefeller unless otherwise noted The contents of this video are for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other healthcare services including the giving of medical advice or other healthcare services. The content within this video and throughout this site is not intended to be…
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Intro Series – Week 4
This week we review some of the mushrooms covered previously, discuss some new species including Amanita and deadly Galerina. We also talk a little bit about the cultivation process.
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Popular Edible Mushrooms for Beginners
Popular Edible Mushrooms in the Pacific Northwest The most commonly foraged edible mushrooms in the Pacific Northwest are popular because of their relative ease of identification, low likelihood of eating a toxic lookalike, quality of flavor and texture, and abundance. There are well over 1000 species in just our region but only a small number…
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Replay – Tools, Maps, & Websites
Here is a replay from week 3 of our January intro series
