These edible mushrooms are a favorite among foragers for ... One of the brightest mushrooms on this list, witch's butter (Tremella mesenterica), is a vibrant yellow-orange jelly fungus that ...

This story appears in the March 2018 issue of National Geographic magazine. Mushrooms are everywhere — on forest floors, in gardens, in networks connecting below our feet. The largest organism ...

Misidentifications can be fatal. Always consult an expert if unsure. Some mushrooms resemble edible ones but are toxic (e.g., Amanitas resemble puffballs in early stages). Appearance: Fan-shaped ...

Cultivated fresh mushrooms are available all year. Wild mushrooms are at their peak in autumn although some, such as morels, are found in spring. Dried mushrooms are available all year round.

The mushroom in question was probably a “false parasol.” It has a white, bun-like shape and grows in the grass in fields and parks. It is similar to the edible “parasol mushroom” and ...