Mushrooms and fungi

Mushrooms and fungi

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candy cap mushrooms

Fruits & vegetables; Mushrooms and fungi

Candy cap mushrooms can be one of two different species, Lactarius rubidus or Lactarius rufulus, though it is more commonly the former. Lactarius rufulus is a larger mushroom. Unlike most fungus, ...

The cauliflower mushroom has collected many scientific names: Sparassis, S. spathulata, S. radicata, S. crispa and S. herbstii, though it is only one mushroom. This particular specimen is Sparassis ...

chanterelle mushrooms

Fruits & vegetables; Mushrooms and fungi

Cantharellus cibarius, commonly known as the chanterelle or Golden chanterelle, is classified as a fungus. Chanterelles do not discriminate in their "plant relationships". Their mycelial threads can ...

chicken of the woods mushrooms

Fruits & vegetables; Mushrooms and fungi

Chicken of the woods mushrooms are bright orange-yellow to deep salmon in color. Their color fades as they age or if they grow in direct sunlight. They have a smooth, slightly grooved, suede-like ...

cremini mushrooms

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Cremini and Portabella mushrooms are the same strain. After planting, the cremini mushroom will be ready for harvest in about 40 days. If left to grow just 5 days longer it will turn into a 3 1/2" to ...

dried candy cap mushrooms

Fruits & vegetables; Mushrooms and fungi

Candy caps, Lactarius rubidus and Lactarius rufulus, are also more commonly known as milky caps as they exude a colored milk when bruised or cut. With time, the color of the milk changes, covering ...

dried chanterelle mushrooms

Fruits & vegetables; Mushrooms and fungi

As wild mushrooms are difficult to harvest, often rare and command high prices, drying helps prolong their life and makes them more readily available outside of their often short season. Dried ...