Shitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) is an East Asian mushroom that is well known as both a standard edible mushroom, and one that is known for medicinal benefits. Love You a Latte: This is another adorable name for a cafe. A gilled mushroom. King Oyster: King oyster mushrooms look just like regular oyster mushrooms, only they grow atop a thick white stem. High quality snow fungus mushrooms have a pale, yellowish-white hue and a mucilage-like texture. These safety measures will help you avoid mushrooms of the Amanita variety, which are so poisonous that ingesting just one can be lethal. Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia). The cap can measure two to eight inches or more and starts out convex, eventually becoming flat. Edible mushrooms are packed with antioxidants and lend an earthy flavor to almost any cooked dish. Some people love mushrooms right from the first bite, as their meaty texture and flavors that range from nutty to earthy have an appeal that is perfect for lots of different palates and appetites. They also contain the nutrients copper, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, and selenium, as well as tons of beneficial compounds and antioxidants. The volva at the bottom of the stem is cup-shaped and relatively large, measuring up to 1.9 inches around, and it may be underground. You may also find them growing in grassy areas instead of under trees in the forest, although this location is rare. A mushroom went into a bar and saw some algae at a table. I have favorites ! A salad spinner is ideal for washing mushrooms, as the spinning helps dislodge dirt. The truffle mushroom is hard to find, but this variety is regarded as one of the tastiest mushrooms in the world. There are some great Facebook groups to help you learn as well ! When temperatures stay above 74 degrees Fahrenheit, mushrooms will stop growing, and temperatures that remain above 86 degrees for several hours are fatal to the mycelium (the underground organism mushrooms come from). Aside from being a highly appreciated edible fungi, wine cap mushrooms have also gained a reputation for being a friend to gardeners for multiple reasons. As a general rule, morels begin to mature whenever tree buds break into bloom, and they continue to be available through mid to late summer, depending on the weather. Cultivated mushrooms are mushrooms that are grown commercially. Avoid mushrooms with any red coloring on any part while you are new to foraging. Enoki mushrooms can be enjoyed in various ways—namely pickled or quickly fried—to add a delicate nuttiness and texture to any dish. Use dark-colored paper to take a spore print by removing the cap from the stem and placing the cap on the paper with the gills touching its surface, pressing it down lightly. Use a few tablespoons of salt per gallon of water, and soak for 20 or 30 minutes, swishing the morels around once or twice to dislodge debris. Corn Smut (Ustilago maydis). There is no one guideline that applies to all varieties of mushrooms that will help you determine which are poisonous and which are not, regardless of what you may have heard in the past. Hard to find, reportedly very good tasting edible mushroom. Growing mushrooms is not all that difficult as long as they are provided with a conducive environment. Giant Puffball (Calvatia gigantea). Turkey Tail. Just a few bites lead to gastric distress, quickly followed by liver failure, coma, and eventually death. Inedible, but can be used as a tea or tincture. These include button mushrooms, cremini, portabello, oyster mushrooms, shiitake, enoki, and many more. After five days, many sources say the morels will no longer be good to eat.