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Parasol Mushroom (Lepiota procera)
The Parasol Mushroom grows in temperate regions around the
world alone or in groups and fairy rings in pastures &
forests. It may be eaten raw, but the stem is
inedible. The cap of fresh specimens are a favorite when soaked in butter,
but how are you going to identify it? There are
look-alikes that can destroy your liver! Buy your
morel mushrooms at the grocery store!
Gypsy Mushroom (Cortinarius caperatus)
Careful! The Gypsy Mushroom is edible, but may be confused
with similar poisonous mushrooms that can kill!. Not for the novice. The
Gypsy Mushroom is found in North America and Europe and is edible, but don’t
be guided by these pictures alone – Identifying mushrooms can be confusing
for non-experts and some mushrooms are deadly poisonous!
Honey Mushroom (Armillaria Mellea)
The Honey Mushroom or Oak Mushroom (Armillaria Mellea),
grows on decaying and living trees and other plants the world over. It
varies in shape and color – all the more reason to leave mushroom hunting to
the experts! The Honey Mushroom is edible, but don’t be guided by these
pictures alone – Mushroom identification can be confusing for non-experts and
some mushrooms are deadly poisonous!
Saffron Milk Cap (Lactarius deliciosus)
Saffron Milk Cap (Lactarius-deliciosus) can be found in
North America and Europe, often under conifers. It is an edible mushroom
with a luscious rich gravy flavor of mussels, but remember, identifying
mushrooms should be left to the experts because some mushrooms are deadly
poisonous!
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