Did you know that no one knows how many types of mushrooms exist in nature. There are about 10,000 described species known from North America, but everyone agrees that there are undiscovered species. Cerioporus Leptocephalus, commonly known as blackfoot polypore, is an inedible species of mushroom in the genus Cerioporus. It usually grows on the branches…
If you go to Brazil or Japan you could be lucky enough to see the famous Chlorophos Mycena, fluorescent mushrooms that release luminous spores and look astonishing! Many people say that the Cantharellus Cinnabarinus is one of the most beautiful mushrooms in North America and is easily recognized by its distinctive, flamingo-pink colors and the presence…
The mushrooms on Coal Creek are awesome, but there are 13 species that glow in the dark! More than 70 species of bioluminescent mushrooms exist on Earth, and though some may be drab during the daytime, all are mesmerizing at night. The Boletus Roody mushroom has a blood pink or purple cap that is flat…
Maybe your future home will be built with mushrooms? Mushrooms are helping architects and engineers solve one the world’s biggest crises: climate change. Fungi are durable, biodegradable, and are proving to be a good alternative to more polluting building materials. Oudemansiellais a genus of fungi in the family Physalacriaceae. The genus contains about 15 species…
Beyond the discovery and the (possible) eating, mushrooms are kinda cool in their reproduction. (Send the children from the room.) Instead of using seeds to spread, mushrooms release spores from gills tucked beneath their caps. A single mushroom can release up to a billion spores in its short life. The Laetiporus Sulphureus mushroom is a species…
Journalist Doug Bierend spent five years exploring fungi and the emerging subcultures that have formed around them for his new book, In Search of Mycotopia: Citizen Science, Fungi Fanatics, and the Untapped Potential of Mushrooms. The many Ganoderma Applanatum benefits and uses make this mushroom very popular. Ganoderma Applanatum medicinal uses are plentiful because of its potent anti-tumor,…
According to InStyle Magazine, if you are looking for skin hydration, you’ll love snow mushroom extract. Yes. It’s a thing. The Megacollybia Rodmanii is a medium-sized mushroom with a streaked-looking, gray-brown to brown or olive brown cap and a whitespore print. Two fairly easily distinguished “forms” of Megacollybia Rodmani have been described: form rodmaniand form…
Underscoring the need to go slow and steady, because the consequences can be deadly. In 2020, one man died and at least eight people were hospitalized after eating poisonous mushrooms. Marasmiellusis a genus of fungi in the family Marasmiaceae. The widespread genus contains about 250 species, including Marasmiellus Candidus, Marasmiellus Luxurians, Marasmiellus Confluens and Marasmiellus Dichrous. The name…
We like them fresh when we eat them, right? Well, a company in New York has stocked bars with jars of different varieties. Bonus: they grow 30-100 lbs. of mushrooms a week all the while collecting data on light, temperature and other factors. They are both decorative and close to diners! One of a handful…
A recent study published in Food Science & Nutrition found that adding mushrooms—84 mg, or half a cup—to your diet daily can help increase the intake of several micronutrients, especially vitamin D, potassium, fiber, and zinc. If you are looking for a Lactarious Volemus recipe online, or are just wondering how to cook Lactarius Volemus mushrooms, you’ll find lots of options. This…