The Amanita Banningiana, commonly referred to as the Yellow Caesar because of its yellow to yellowish bronze cap, maxes out at about 10 cm. across, with a stem less than 2 cm. thick. Though the Amanita Banningiana group is fairly easily recognized and has been recorded in eastern North America since the beginning of the…
Calostoma Cinnabarinum produces this weird jelly. See more of the mushrooms we find on and near Coal Creek Farm.
Amanita Jacksonii is a species of fungus in the family Amanitaceae. It is a reddish- orange colored mushroom species extending from the Province of Quebec, Canada to the State of Hidalgo, Mexico. The Amanita Jacksonii mushroom can be identified by its yellow gills, large, white, sacklike volva, and bright orange or orange red cap, which has lined…
Believe it, or not, it’s not coral – it’s a mushroom! Learn more about the mushrooms at Coal Creek Farm.
Is Amanita Subcokeri edible? Is Amanita Subcokeri poisonous? The answers to these very common questions are no and yes. The Amanita Subcokeri is a very toxic mushroom and therefore, not edible. It can be distinguished in the field by its unique odor, its tendency to pinkish staining (especially on the upper bulb), and its tendency…
Some mushrooms seem to repeat each year – We have seen this one at Coal Creek Farm before. Check out a list of all the mushrooms we have at Coal Creek.