We believe these are Cortinarius Iodes, though they could also be Cortinarius Iodeiodes. The two can be differentiated by whether the taste of the slime on the cap is bitter and/or by spore size. Most collections found on the Cumberland Plateau by myself and the Cumberland Mycological Society have been C. Iodes rather than C. Iodeiodes, so I would lean towards Iodes here as well.
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The mushrooms on Coal Creek are awesome, but there are 13 species that glow in the dark! More than 70 species of bioluminescent mushrooms exist on Earth, and though some may be drab during the daytime, all are mesmerizing at night. The Boletus Roody mushroom has a blood pink or purple cap that is flat…
Edible mushrooms are a good source of vitamins of the B group and minerals such as copper and potassium (some species contain more potassium than banana).The Pleurotus Dryinus is a species of fungus in the family Proteaceae. It grows on dead wood and is also a weak pathogen, infecting especially broad-leaved trees. This distinctive Pleurotus has a sturdy, fairly central stem and a partial veil that…
Cantharellus Cinnabarinus is a fungus native to eastern North America. It is a member of the genus Cantharellus along with other chanterelles. It is named after its red color, which is imparted by the carotenoid canthaxanthin. If you are wondering is Cantharellus Cinnabarinus edible and is Cantharellus Cinnabarinus safe, the answer is yes to both. It is edible, fruiting in association with hardwood trees in the summer and…
Washington DC decriminalized magic mushrooms in March. Ganaderma Curtisiis 1 a wood-decaying polypore whose distribution is primarily in the Southeastern United States. Distinguishing features include its gorgeous, lacquered cap and its pale brown flesh, which features melanoid bands but no concentric growth zones. What are the Ganaderma Curtisii medicinal uses? Often used as an immune…
You know the old adage, “treat me like a mushroom”? Well, not all mushrooms like the dark and or… um, fertilizer. The most common question for this species is, “Is Cerioporus Leptocephalus edible?” Cerioporus Leptocephalus, commonly known as blackfoot polypore, is an inedible species of mushroom in the genus Cerioporus. It usually grows on the branches of broad-leaved trees. The cap…