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Amanitas

Amanitas
Amanita (various species)
This large group of mushrooms accounts for 90 percent of mushroom-related deaths, so every mushroom hunter should be familiar with amanitas. They contain one of the deadliest poisons found in nature! More

Chanterelles

Image of smooth chanterelle
Cantharellaceae (various members of family)
Chanterelles are funnel- or trumpet-shaped and have wavy cap edges. Most are bright orange or yellow, although one, the black trumpet, is brownish-black. More

False Morels

Image of a false morel
Gyromitra spp. (false morels); Helvella spp. (elfin saddles)
These groups of potentially toxic mushrooms include species that are commonly confused with the delectable morels. Before you go mushroom hunting, learn how to tell the difference between these fungi and the truly edible morels. More

Green-Spored Lepiota

Chlorophyllum molybdites
This large, toxic mushroom is commonly found growing in circles in lawns. They are fascinating to observe, but not at all good to eat! More

Hen of the Woods

hen of the woods
Grifola frondosa
This edible mushroom is called maitake, or “dancing mushroom,” in Japan, where it is popular in cuisine and is also considered medicinal. If you don’t want to hunt for your own, you can often find dried maitakes in international grocery stores. More

Jack-o’-Lantern Mushroom

jack-o-lantern mushroom
Omphalotus illudens
This bright orange, toxic mushroom is well named. Not only is it pumpkin-colored and found in the fall, but it also glows in the dark! The gills of fresh specimens sometimes give off a faint greenish glow at night or in a darkened room. More

Little Brown Mushrooms

Various species of confusingly similar mushrooms
Like the LGBs (“little gray birds”) of the birdwatchers, this is a catchall category. It includes all the small to medium-sized, hard-to-identify brownish mushroom with spores of all colors. There are many hundreds of species that fit this description! More

Yellow Morel (Common Morel)

common morel
Morchella esculenta
A favorite wild edible, morels only appear in the spring. Part of the fun in hunting them is because they're so hard to see. Once you learn to identify them properly, you can enjoy the hunt as well. More
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