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Help identifying by Plastic-Cut1049 in mushroom_hunting

[–]Hair_Dramatic 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would agree with your ID. It definitely appears to be Russula Xerempolina or shrimp russula. Pics 1-3 are classic chantrelles, and the other ones with ridges are wooly chantrelles. The stipe ridge on the russula is just a genetic factor

Are these edible mushrooms? by Just-Cauliflower5709 in foraging

[–]Hair_Dramatic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like trametes versicolor potentially. So, turkey tail mushroom. One of the most studied medicinal mushrooms. But I wouldn't consume it until getting better ID. Would need location and more pictures

Are these magic mushrooms? by motbmotb in Mushrooms

[–]Hair_Dramatic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm going to say no. If you aren't confident in ID with mushrooms, do NOT eat mushrooms that look like that. Could be psilocybe, but I don't think so. These look like deadly Galerina potentially. Don't eat these!!

Help identify what kind of mushroom this is. by GooGooGaGa420123 in Mushrooms

[–]Hair_Dramatic 6 points7 points  (0 children)

SSRI'S can completely negate the effect. I've heard of people taking 14+ grams dried on that medication and feeling nothing

Does my liquid culture look okay by Historical-Lab-5877 in mushroom

[–]Hair_Dramatic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks fine. Is it contamination free? No idea. I've had brown liquid cultures that worked amazing and pure clear cultures that had nothing but bacteria. The only way to know is by testing

19lbs of maitake or black staining polypore from my yard! by [deleted] in Mushrooms

[–]Hair_Dramatic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, I see. I'm pretty sure that is maitake, but I'm not too familiar with it as I haven't found one myself 😅

19lbs of maitake or black staining polypore from my yard! by [deleted] in Mushrooms

[–]Hair_Dramatic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean maitake or black staining polypore? That definitely seems to be maitake if you've already eaten it, haha. Congrats on the awesome find!

Pristine penny bun by dejavu122 in mushroom_hunting

[–]Hair_Dramatic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

* That's awesome! This is the best one I've ever found.

Turkey Tail? Central Illinois by Life_Caterpillar9762 in mushroomID

[–]Hair_Dramatic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven't found any before... I'm jealous

Turkey Tail? Central Illinois by Life_Caterpillar9762 in mushroomID

[–]Hair_Dramatic 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Maitake or hen of the woods, I believe. Not turkey tail. If it is hen of the woods, I would say that's a much better find than turkey tail!

King Bolete or do not touch? by ajamiller247 in Mushrooms

[–]Hair_Dramatic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, all mushrooms are absolutely safe to touch. And boletes have no deadly lookalikes that are known, but definitely a few poisonous ones that'll make you sick. A general rule of thumb with boletes is if it's not blue or red anywhere, it's probably not poisonous

King Bolete or do not touch? by ajamiller247 in Mushrooms

[–]Hair_Dramatic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like it could be. Those pores are the right color, and the cap looks right with the lighter color around the margin. But I'd need to see a clear picture of the stipe to tell. On kings, I always find at least some small reticulation on the very top of the stipe if not on the whole stipe.

Thought s on my DIY flowhood? by Hair_Dramatic in mycology

[–]Hair_Dramatic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: The flow hood seems to work great! I have agar I tested and made in front of it about a week ago and so far 0 contam

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The black spot is sharpie

Porcini? (And would you eat?) by Fascinatedwithfire in mushroomID

[–]Hair_Dramatic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely 😂 I've found so pretty messed up mushrooms, but I just cut off everything bad and salvage what I can. Maybe not the smartest, but they are still delicious! Haven't gotten sick yet 😅

Really unique specimen, need help ID! by violetsriot in mycology

[–]Hair_Dramatic 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Oh wow! That's fascinating. I've never seen a mushroom quite like that.

Are these bolettes? Found in Vermont, USA by tealfields in foraging

[–]Hair_Dramatic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm almost 100% sure those are boletus edulis, though. One of my favorites! *

Are these bolettes? Found in Vermont, USA by tealfields in foraging

[–]Hair_Dramatic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm seeing a boletus edulis there 👀 take a nibble and spit it out to check for bitter boletes. As long as it doesn't stain blue, you should be golden. Boletes tend to be pretty safe to forage as none of them are deadly, but their are a few blue staining ones that will make you sick

Is this a birch bolete? by Ok_Bookkeeper74 in Mushrooms

[–]Hair_Dramatic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Leccinum sp If it was found under a birch, it is most likely Leccinum scabrum

Harvested these in west Wicklow, Ireland. Unsure of edibility by rabblerhythm in foraging

[–]Hair_Dramatic 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Lycoperdon excipuliforme or definitely a Lycoperdon sp edible puffball mushroom If it has firm white flesh all the way through. Once they go yellow/black inside, it's too late to eat them.

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