Edible wild mushrooms are a delicious reason to spend time in the woods. While some types can be tricky, there are a number of wild mushrooms that are easy to identify. These tasty edible mushrooms

Teresa Marrone, the coauthor of two photographic mushroom field guides, breaks down which mushrooms are safe for consumption in the wild. The vast majority should be considered inedible. Happily, there are four delicious wild mushrooms that are fairly widespread and easy to identify: morels, chicken mushrooms, giant puffballs and chanterelles. These are sometimes referred to as “The Foolproof Four.”

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Just how many different mushrooms have you tasted? Check out this collection of infographics to learn more.

This blog aims to offer guidance on Edible Mushrooms Identification in your backyard.

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Wild mushrooms are the perfect ingredients for amping up taste in fall dishes, and these 26 best wild mushroom recipes are ideal for flavor-packed meals.

Looking to expand your culinary palate? Exploring different types of edible mushrooms is a great way to do it. Here are 39 fungi worth hunting down.

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