Fungi, Polypores
AT A GLANCE Common Name: Turkey Tail Scientific Name: Trametes versicolor Type: Fungi Size: 1-4 in (2.5-10 cm) wide Spore Print: White Edibility: Inedible (Medicinal) Ecology: Saprotrophic Range: Worldwide (Global) Conservation Status: Not Evaluated Overview The...
Fungi, Pezizales
AT A GLANCE Common Name: False Morel Scientific Name: Gyromitra esculenta Type: Fungi Cap Diameter: 2-4 in (5-10 cm) Spore Print: Yellow-Orange Edibility: Toxic (Lethal) Ecology: Saprotrophic/Mycorrhizal Range: Europe and North America Conservation Status: Not...
Agarics, Fungi
AT A GLANCE Common Name: Parasol Mushroom Scientific Name: Macrolepiota procera Type: Fungi Cap Diameter: 4-12 in (10-30 cm) Spore Print: White Edibility: Choice Edible Ecology: Saprotrophic Range: Europe and parts of Asia and North America Conservation Status: Not...
Agarics, Fungi
AT A GLANCE Common Name: Shaggy Mane Scientific Name: Coprinus comatus Type: Fungi Cap Height: 2-6 in (5-15 cm) Spore Print: Black Edibility: Choice Edible (When young) Ecology: Saprotrophic Range: Worldwide (Temperate) Conservation Status: Not Evaluated Overview The...
Boletes, Fungi
AT A GLANCE Common Name: Old Man of the Woods Scientific Name: Strobilomyces strobilaceus Type: Fungi Cap Diameter: 2-6 in (5-15 cm) Spore Print: Black Edibility: Edible Ecology: Mycorrhizal with hardwoods Range: North America and Europe Conservation Status: Not...
Agarics, Fungi
AT A GLANCE Common Name: Amethyst Deceiver Scientific Name: Laccaria amethystina Type: Fungi Size: 0.8-2.4 in wide Spore Print: White Edibility: Edible Ecology: Mycorrhizal with hardwoods/conifers Range: Europe, Asia, North America Conservation Status: Not Evaluated...
