Homes Made of mushrooms
I know it’s a hot summer, but there is always something new in the fungi world. Check out this article!…
Coprinus comatus – Shaggy Mane
Coprinus comatus and its relatives are fairly easy to identify because of their conical shape and tendency to turn to…
Neolentinus ponderosa – Giant Sawgill
Because its favorite host is pine trees, we find Neolentinus in Central Oregon each mushroom season and the mushroom itself…
Shaggy Parasol – Chlorophyllum rachodes
The Latin name for this mushroom has changed several times due to DNA discoveries and we hope they have settled…
Polypores
Polypores are those mushrooms that often grow directly out of wood and have a smooth undersurface of tiny pores. They…
Toothed fungi
Dentinum repandum, Hedgehog mushroom This delicious mushroom is easy for beginners to identify. Unfortunately, it isn’t as common as most…
Morels – Many species, Edible for most people but not all
‘Living in Central Oregon has many advantages to those who settled on the west side of the Cascades. One of…
Corals – Ramaria species
Ramaria are generally prolific during spring season and when the weather cooperates in the fall. Corals are eaten by many…