Trail Fungi

[GonzoJohn]

Morels are easy because nothing else looks quite like them, but chanterelles are a little tougher. I think they are in abundance in my area, but I'm not quite sure. Anyone out there know a little about identifying edible fungi? Check out these pics of some past prime (drying out) fungi I found on a recent hike. Are these chanterelles?

[GonzoJohn]

I actually spotted bunches of these in much better condition on a rainy hike July 5th.

[GonzoJohn]

[Amber Brown]

did you try a spore print? that is mighty helpful :)

[GonzoJohn]

Oh, they were yummy too, and I'm still walking around.

;)

[GonzoJohn]

Spotted this on Saturday in Hoosier National Forest, a good sized Chicken Mushroom. I didn't know it was edible and sought after until I got home and looked it up. Chantarelles are still everywhere around here.

more chantarelles

[Kevin]

Same boat as you. I can spot the Morale mushrooms easy. But I would like to know which ones are edible/poisonous/magic ;)

[Kevin]

Anybody interested in starting or joining a Mushroom group if I started one. There is A LOT to learn about the whacky world of fungi.

[Amber Brown]

i definitely am! mycology is fascinating...plus it can be really helpful down the line :]

[GonzoJohn]

Spotted this VERY unusual specimen on my Fairmount Falls trip (check my blog.)

I think it is white coral tooth fungus, but I haven't gotten a good source for ID.

[Kevin]

Yes, I come across many different types of Fungi here in the North. Especially around this time where there is moisture and heat still. Here are a few that I have taken shots of. Let me know if any of these can be Identified as I am trying to really learn and understand my different types of mushrooms.

[Random Walker]

Sulfur Shelf? (Olympic National Park, Skokomish River)