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Worm_Farmer
10-19-2011, 12:19 PM
Can anyone ID these mushrooms? They seem to be the most common in my yard. I do not kill them, but have been wondering if I can eat them. And for the most part I think they look really cool.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=46404&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=46404&ppuser=4277)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=46403&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=46403&ppuser=4277)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=46405&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=46405&ppuser=4277)

These ones look cool, but I would not try to eat them.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=46407&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=46407&ppuser=4277)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=46406&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=46406&ppuser=4277)

oakshadows
10-19-2011, 02:13 PM
you might want to look at this site.

Edible Wild Mushrooms - Resouces for anyone interested in wild mushrooms (http://ediblewildmushrooms.com/)

El Manolo
10-19-2011, 04:15 PM
The long white one is an ink fungus most likely Coprinus comatus. So it is edible while young. But as soon as it becomes older and you see any black it is no longer edible. The others I don't know.

ladyflyfsh
10-19-2011, 04:30 PM
The long white one is an ink fungus most likely Coprinus comatus. So it is edible while young. But as soon as it becomes older and you see any black it is no longer edible. The others I don't know.

No, it is not edible and you should not be telling people it's edible when you have no idea what it is! This is most likely Leucocoprinus birnbaumii which is a common mushroom found growing in flower pots. The spores seem to get into bags of soil and then you find them sprouting in the pot. Down in FL where it is tropical in nature, you can find them fruiting in your yard. The only puzzling thing is the color. Usually they are a bright yellow. I have them growing all the time in my yard by my mango tree. They are harmless to the tree but not edible!!!!!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g175/ladyflyfsh/_D7K4621.jpg

The other mushrooms I would need to see the under side of whether it has gills, what color they are and it would be helpful to know what the host tree is where it is growing, is it growing on wood? Also you can pick one and put it on a piece of glass and cover it with an upside down bowl and take a spore print over night. The color of the spore print can be useful in ID'ing wild mushrooms. I can however be certain the other mushrooms are not Coprinus comatus! Actually, there are not a lot of good edible species of mushrooms found in Florida...but there are some.

To an untrained eye they might look the same but trust me, they are not. I've been studying mycology for 29 yrs and I would rarely ever tell someone from a photo on the internet that a mushroom was ok to eat even I was absolutely positive. Telling someone a wild mushroom is edible and not even know what it is is just plain careless and stupid. People die every year from ingesting mushrooms they thought were edible or ok to eat as someone told them. It is just irresponsible to do such a thing.

OK...end of rant....
This is Coprinus comatus aka shaggy mane:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g175/ladyflyfsh/DSC01953.jpg

El Manolo
10-19-2011, 04:55 PM
You could be right. Cause when I look close the stem does not look the same.

But what all ink fungus have in common is that when they get older the gills start to turn black. And in fact they are edible when young. And tasty also. Just let them mature and you'll know.

But I believe that this isn't an ink fungus. When I look closer the second time.

Worm_Farmer
10-19-2011, 05:01 PM
No, it is not edible and you should not be telling people it's edible when you have no idea what it is! This is most likely Leucocoprinus birnbaumii which is a common mushroom found growing in flower pots. The spores seem to get into bags of soil and then you find them sprouting in the pot. Down in FL where it is tropical in nature, you can find them fruiting in your yard. The only puzzling thing is the color. Usually they are a bright yellow. I have them growing all the time in my yard by my mango tree. They are harmless to the tree but not edible!!!!!

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g175/ladyflyfsh/_D7K4621.jpg

The other mushrooms I would need to see the under side of whether it has gills, what color they are and it would be helpful to know what the host tree is where it is growing, is it growing on wood? Also you can pick one and put it on a piece of glass and cover it with an upside down bowl and take a spore print over night. The color of the spore print can be useful in ID'ing wild mushrooms. I can however be certain the other mushrooms are not Coprinus comatus! Actually, there are not a lot of good edible species of mushrooms found in Florida...but there are some.

To an untrained eye they might look the same but trust me, they are not. I've been studying mycology for 29 yrs and I would rarely ever tell someone from a photo on the internet that a mushroom was ok to eat even I was absolutely positive. Telling someone a wild mushroom is edible and not even know what it is is just plain careless and stupid. People die every year from ingesting mushrooms they thought were edible or ok to eat as someone told them. It is just irresponsible to do such a thing.

OK...end of rant....
This is Coprinus comatus aka shaggy mane:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g175/ladyflyfsh/DSC01953.jpg

They are a light yellow color, My camera did not pick up the color so well. My guess is because they are growing in the shade. The mushrooms are growing in horse manure mixed with wood shavings.

ladyflyfsh
10-19-2011, 05:03 PM
Shaggy manes when fresh and pure white are edible and delicious. But when they start to turn black and deliquesce they are no longer of any value foodwise. Other inky caps are edible with caution and should never be consumed with alcohol.

ladyflyfsh
10-19-2011, 05:05 PM
Then I stick with my answer of Leucocoprinus birnbaumii for the little guys and still can't be certain of the first ones. I may come up with something in a bit though.

Worm_Farmer
10-19-2011, 05:14 PM
Here are a few more shots and some of the understand.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=46410&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=46410&ppuser=4277)

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=46411&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=46411&ppuser=4277)

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=46409&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=46409&ppuser=4277)

George Webster
10-19-2011, 08:18 PM
There are bold mushroom hunters.
There are old mushrooms hunters.
There are no bold old mushroom hunters.

:2738:

ladyflyfsh
10-19-2011, 09:13 PM
It is probably Armillaria mellea or honey mushroom but it is still not 100% from these photos. I'm assuming it is growing on wood. Is it at the base of a tree? If so what kind of tree? Take a spore print the way I told you. Take the cap and set it gills down on either paper or better yet, aluminum foil. Put a bowl upside down over it and leave it over night. See what color the spore print is in the morning.

El Manolo
10-20-2011, 07:51 AM
Atm I'm growing some mushrooms indoor. My first pins showed their heads a few days ago. And they do grow fast.

oakshadows
10-20-2011, 02:19 PM
While in Germany on military duty I had the pleasure of picking mushrooms with a friend and we enjoyed them quite often. My friend, being a local, was very knowledgable about them and we cooked many a steak with them on the side. Nothing tastes as good as fresh mushrooms particularly if you picked them yourself.

Worm_Farmer
10-21-2011, 05:41 PM
I might have needed to leave them a little longer than over night. But i am not sure. The print looks pretty white in color

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=46446&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=46446&ppuser=4277)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=46447&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=46447&ppuser=4277)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=46445&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=46445&ppuser=4277)

ladyflyfsh
10-21-2011, 05:58 PM
Well, that would make sense. Honey mushrooms have a white spore print. That's probably what they are but they are not really considered a gourmet edible. It is advised to boil them prior to pan cooking in order to make them safe to eat and in my opinion it's not worth the trouble. Good spore prints! Well done....

Worm_Farmer
10-21-2011, 06:03 PM
Well, that would make sense. Honey mushrooms have a white spore print. That's probably what they are but they are not really considered a gourmet edible. It is advised to boil them prior to pan cooking in order to make them safe to eat and in my opinion it's not worth the trouble. Good spore prints! Well done....

Thank you, I thought that I did not leave them long enough I guess I was expecting something different and it was cold last night I thought that would slow down the process. Thanks for the quick reply!

Darkman
10-24-2011, 10:21 PM
Ladyflyfsh,

Could you post some examples (pics) of what is common and edible in North Florida. I promise not to eat any of them without an experts opinion after they have seen them in person. I'm curious as I see so many different ones here.

ladyflyfsh
10-25-2011, 04:17 PM
Darkman, you probably have more mushrooms there than I have here. You can find and eat chanterelles, Lactarius indigo, Lactarius hygrophoroides, Clitocybe nuda (blewit), Russula virescens, Stroilomyces floccupus, Boletus bicolor, Boletus edulis var. clavipes etc. Just google these and you will see photos. NEVER try to ID a mushroom from a photo alone. Get a good book and key it out first. If in doubt, throw it out! Also a good idea if you are really interested is to join a local mycological club.

Darkman
10-27-2011, 09:59 PM
That is quite a list. I have always been interested but never had the time to study them. When I retire (not to long) I would like to try cultivating some of them but only with proven sources. Thanks!

oakshadows
10-27-2011, 10:13 PM
It can become an interesting hobby. Not too hard to learn and as the "lady" said take your time and study what you find and also join a club if one is near or join one on the net. The taste of fresh picked eatibles is outstanding. Good luck.

Worm_Farmer
10-30-2011, 09:49 AM
Check these out, I thought it was a prank at first.

http://foragedandfoundorganics.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/Picture_023_320135104_std.139205405_std.jpg

http://amazingdata.com/mediadata6/Image/amazing_fun_featured_2383523360103830173S600x600Q85_200907232046 029558.jpg

http://www.wonderfulinfo.com/winfo/glowmushrooms/pic04.jpg

http://chillcollective.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/glow-in-the-dark-mushrooms-2.jpg

ladyflyfsh
10-30-2011, 09:59 AM
Ha...yeah, it's no joke. The Jack-O-Lantern mushroom Omphalotus olearius glows in the dark also. I have yet to pick a good specimen and take it home into the bathroom and try to photograph it but one of these days!

ladyflyfsh
10-31-2011, 12:08 PM
These are just now coming up in my yard. They are Armillaria tabescens or "ringless honey" mushroom:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g175/ladyflyfsh/5f39cf0a.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g175/ladyflyfsh/98a59a40.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g175/ladyflyfsh/d0394cea.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g175/ladyflyfsh/d28b7d34.jpg

These are an edible mushroom but again, it is often recommended they be boiled first.

Here are some other mushrooms I found a few days ago which are also edible. They are called Lactarius indigo: Bet you can't guess why!! :08:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g175/ladyflyfsh/_D7K5077.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g175/ladyflyfsh/_D7K5137.jpg

Darkman
10-31-2011, 04:27 PM
Are these the infamous purple mushrooms that are most likely found in debris piles in bovine fields.

ladyflyfsh
10-31-2011, 04:33 PM
Are these the infamous purple mushrooms that are most likely found in debris piles in bovine fields.

nope...far from it! These are not psyco active mushrooms. I'm assuming the ones you are referring to are the ones that are :ha: