Also known as lamella, a gill is the underside structure of a mushroom cap. It's composed of narrow, paper-like structures which function in two ways; produce and disperse spores. Although not all...
Category: Fungi
Real Chanterelle Vs. False Chanterelle: Here’s How to Tell the Difference!
If you want to know if you're looking at the false or true chanterelles, just cut them in half. When you split a false chanterelle, it lacks the white flesh that the true chanterelle possesses....
Not only are grisette mushrooms completely edible, but they're also extremely popular as a culinary delight. The ectomycorrhizal fungus is highly regarded in North America, where it is a treat found...
A half free morel is an edible type of wild mushroom. Considered one of the true morels, they are distinguished by their odd shape and having only half the cap attached to the base. Thus being...
Coprinellus micaceus is an edible gilled fungi (Agaricales). Its synonyms include glistening inkcap and mica cap. Mica caps are among the easily identifiable inky caps. You often spot them clustered...
Lactarius indigo, known as milk cap mushrooms, are edible fungi that grow in oak and pine woods. You will mostly be surprised by its indigo blue hue if you've never seen this curious edible mushroom...