Jack O’Lantern Mushrooms
Jack O'Lantern mushrooms (scientific name Omphalotus olearius) are toxic gilled fungi that are commonly mistaken for (edible) Chanterelles which are similar…
Birch Polypores
Birch polypores, birch brackets or razor strop (Fomitopsis betulina) are a parasitic fungus which as the name suggests, grows on decayed…
Parasol Mushrooms – What You Need to Know
Parasol Mushrooms (Macrolepiota Procera) are a species of edible fungi that belong in the genus of Macrolepiota which are species characterized…
Artist’s Conk Mushrooms
Artist's conk mushrooms, also known as Bear’s bread and Artist’s bracket (Ganoderma Applanatum) are fungi belonging to the polypores family of…
Stinkhorn Mushrooms – The Immodest Fungus
Stinkhorn mushrooms (Phallus impudicus) are a species of fungi that have a unique phallus-like appearance. Their fruiting bodies also resemble for many…
Shimeji Mushrooms – A Healthy Option
Shimeji is a general name for several mushroom species; like Enoki mushrooms, Shimeji have commercially grown variants. This article will concentrate…
Fly Agaric – The Classic Toadstool
Fly Agaric mushrooms also known as Fly Amanita (scientific name Amanita Muscaria) are a species of gilled mushroom. They belong in…
Dryad’s Saddle – An Introduction
Dryad’s Saddle (scientific name Cerioporus squamosus, aka Polyporus squamosus), also known as “pheasant's back” is a polypore mushroom in the broad…
Matsutake Mushrooms – A Most Sought-After Food
In the vast world of food, there are certain items that have earned a high status and an exorbitant price. Matsutake…
Destroying Angel Mushrooms
When foraging for mushrooms in the wild, identifying poisonous species of fungi is perhaps even more important than recognizing the safe…