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  • ...part of human diets for centuries and are cultivated or harvested from the wild for their unique flavors and textures. ...of edible mushrooms dates back to [[prehistoric times]], with evidence of mushroom consumption found in archaeological sites. In ancient [[Rome]], mushrooms w
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  • ...icularly benefiting from the nutrients provided by decaying wood and other organic matter in the soil. ...d stalk, making it easily identifiable among foragers. The interior of the mushroom is hollow, a characteristic feature of the morel genus.
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  • ...]] in the family [[Physalacriaceae]]. It is commonly known as the '''Honey Mushroom''' due to its honey-colored caps. This species is found in various parts of The '''Armillaria heimii''' is a medium-sized mushroom with a cap that ranges from 3 to 10 cm in diameter. The cap is convex when
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  • ...rtant roles in the ecosystem. Many are [[saprophytes]], breaking down dead organic material and recycling nutrients back into the soil. Others form [[mycorrhi ...e are also many poisonous species, so care must be taken when foraging for wild mushrooms.
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  • '''Lyophyllum decastes''', also known as the '''Fried Chicken Mushroom''', is a species of [[fungus]] in the family [[Lyophyllaceae]]. It is commo ...cien Quélet]] in 1886. The [[specific epithet]] ''decastes'' refers to the mushroom's tendency to grow in clusters of ten.
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  • ...in [[Japanese cuisine]], [[Chinese cuisine]], and [[Korean cuisine]]. This mushroom grows in clusters, featuring long, slender stems and small, convex caps. Th ...diameter, smooth, and range in color from white to light brown. Unlike the wild variety, the cultivated forms often have longer stems and smaller caps, and
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  • ...the [[Boletaceae]] family, which is part of the [[Boletales]] order. This mushroom is characterized by its distinctive greyish-brown cap, small to medium size ...ght grey to a darker shade with age. When bruised or cut, the flesh of the mushroom does not change color significantly, which is a notable characteristic for
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  • '''Chanterelle''' is a type of [[wild mushroom]] belonging to the genus ''Cantharellus''. These mushrooms are notable for ...d and cross-veined, and they are usually the same color as the rest of the mushroom.
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  • ...ata]], commonly known as the wine cap stropharia, "garden giant", burgundy mushroom or king stropharia (Japanese name saketsubatake), is an [[Agaricales|agaric ...ta]] is a saprobic species, meaning it obtains its nutrients from decaying organic matter. It is commonly found on wood chips and bark mulch in urban areas, a
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  • ...]]. It is one of the many species within the genus ''[[Panaeolus]]''. This mushroom is characterized by its unique features, including its bi-spored basidia, w ...ht and becoming darker, often black, as the spores mature. The stem of the mushroom is slender, ranging from 4 to 8 cm in height, and is typically the same col
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  • ...rple coloration, both on its cap and stem, which makes it a favorite among mushroom foragers. ...m in height, and shares the cap's coloration but may become browner as the mushroom matures. The flesh is thin, with a mild taste and a pleasant smell.
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  • ...over its young caps. This [[saprotrophic]] organism thrives by decomposing organic matter, particularly wood, making it a frequent sight on decaying logs and ...stening granules, resembling mica flakes, which gradually disappear as the mushroom matures. The cap color is generally yellow-brown to brown, fading to a ligh
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  • ...he ''Wine-colored Spike-cap'' due to its distinctive deep wine color. This mushroom is primarily found in [[North America]], particularly in coniferous forests ...stem, and are initially a light yellow before turning a rusty brown as the mushroom matures. The stem is stout, measuring 3-6 cm in height, and shares the cap'
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  • ...of the most common and widespread [[mushroom]]s responsible for cases of [[mushroom poisoning]] in North America. Despite its sometimes robust and appealing ap ...ng feature that distinguishes it from edible species such as the [[parasol mushroom]] (''Macrolepiota procera'').
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  • ...s mushroom plays a role in the ecosystem as a saprotroph, decomposing dead organic matter and contributing to nutrient cycling in the forest floor. ...broad range, it is not commonly encountered, making it a special find for mushroom foragers and enthusiasts.
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  • ...a species of [[fungus]] belonging to the family [[Lycoperdaceae]]. This [[mushroom]] is notable for its distinctive purple spores and its occurrence in variou ...r surface is initially white and smooth, becoming brown and cracked as the mushroom matures. The interior of the puffball is initially white and solid but tran
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  • ...ceae]] family, which is part of the [[Boletales]] order of [[fungi]]. This mushroom is notable for its distinctive features and its place within the [[mycology ...initially small and yellow, becoming larger and more olive in color as the mushroom ages. The stipe, or stem, of Pulveroboletus ravenelii is also covered in a
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  • ...world, particularly in temperate forests of Europe and North America. This mushroom is one of the many species within the ''Lactarius'' genus that exudes a mil ...ue. The margin of the cap is initially inrolled but straightens out as the mushroom matures.
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  • ...dius subroseus 1.jpg|thumb]] '''Gomphidius subroseus''' is a species of [[mushroom]] belonging to the family [[Gomphidiaceae]]. It is commonly known as the pi ...wn the stem, and are initially white before turning a grayish color as the mushroom matures. The stem is slender, measuring 4 to 8 cm in height, and is the sam
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  • ...t cycling in forest ecosystems. They can be saprotrophic, decomposing dead organic matter; parasitic, feeding on living organisms without benefiting the host; ...st recognizable fungi. It contains both edible species, such as the button mushroom (''Agaricus bisporus''), and poisonous species, such as the death cap (''Am
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