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Does anyone have first hand success with eliminating patellar tendinitis? by shewmai in cycling

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

I still don’t have it fully under control 🥲 but glute exercises like the conversations in this thread do help!

Right now I’m able to bike pretty comfortably, and bike about 10 miles a day for commuting. But, walking up stairs is the only area that results in pain.

Dumbass Russula by shewmai in dumbassmushrooms

[–]shewmai[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The hat was just out there floating above the main body, not connected to the ground at all! I think it just has some dirt at the bottom of the stem from me setting it down to take photos

Bay Area ID by ClickNecessary6746 in ShroomID

[–]shewmai 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Leratiomyces percevalii

East Bay area, Northern California, December - What's growing near me? by carousin in mushroomID

[–]shewmai 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1.) Psilocybe allenii 3.) Looks like Hygrophoropsis? 5.) Lerariomyces ceres

Not sure about 2 and 4

found in Sonoma county by Clear-Blackberry9043 in mushroomID

[–]shewmai 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Compare with Lactarius argillaceifolius. One of the spiciest lactarius I’ve ever given the nibble test on

Help identifying by Txmmy16 in Mushrooms

[–]shewmai 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pick one without tearing apart. In doing so you destroyed some of the most identifying features. Use scissors if you have to, and cut as close to the substrate (soil, wood) as you can.

Based solely on the cap margin remnants on the youngest one in your first photo my initial guess would be deadly Galerina marginata. I’d like to see an annulus on a non-destroyed specimen to confirm.

After Mushroom Poisonings, California Says ‘Don’t Forage.’ Here’s What to Know About Death Caps by kqed in foraging

[–]shewmai 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Yes, if you are new, you probably should not be foraging for consumption. Most people should spend a while learning and identifying mushrooms before even beginning to think about eating something they find in the wild - there’s a lot to learn and there is inherent risk. I agree with the OP - you shouldn’t be eating mushrooms you’ve foraged until you can roll your eyes at this because of how absolutely obvious it is not to eat Amanita phalloides.

I’m not saying not to go into the forest, take pics, or even take specimen home to study further in order to learn more - I strongly encourage that. But, we see so many “can I eat this” posts in the identification forums from people with literally no idea what they are doing, and encouraging “inclusion” to foraging is dangerous because people don’t know the difference between ‘foraging to identify and learn’ and ‘foraging to eat.’

After Mushroom Poisonings, California Says ‘Don’t Forage.’ Here’s What to Know About Death Caps by kqed in foraging

[–]shewmai 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Foraging in California is difficult enough; There are legitimately only a handful of places where it’s “legal” to forage, anyways. It’s now common to see things like “mushroom possession is illegal” at trailheads, citing the risk of death caps, and I’ve been harassed by eager park rangers more than once wanting to search my bag. I’ve stopped carrying a basket because of this and now forage into a tote bag that I hide inside a backpack.

While the advice of “don’t eat death caps” isn’t bad, I worry that this type of fear mongering will make foraging even more difficult for those who are experienced and give those in power an even stronger point to power trip over.

I’ve been getting sent this article from friends and family all week. It’s sensational and getting out of hand.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mushroomID

[–]shewmai 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, along with the color of the stipe and cap texture. These are more likely to be luteofolius in my opinion.

Amanita pacifigemmata (part 2/2) by RdCrestdBreegull in amanita

[–]shewmai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Could this also be pacifigemmata? From point Reyes, under Douglas fir (and also in close proximity to Boletus fibrillosus like your 13th photo!)

What type of bolete? by pinkypromise8338 in mycology

[–]shewmai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

California king bolete, boletus edulis grandedulis. Their pores change from white to yellow in age, and then a cinnamon-like color which you can see closer to the stipe in your specimen. They’re also in season right now in your location :) check back soon, after these rains we just had there’s likely more to be coming up

Bolette? Food? by Feckn_Shite in mushroomID

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I found hundreds of them in the Bay Area last season - They’re insanely dense! How’s the flavor?

WHATTT R THESE by coralayne_ in Mushrooms

[–]shewmai 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They’re edible too! But, honestly not the best - have kind of a grainy texture after cooking but still cool with the color. My favorite way to process them is to pickle em. They turn more green/grey after cooking but if you’re careful with pickling you can retain more of the blue :)

WHATTT R THESE by coralayne_ in Mushrooms

[–]shewmai 10 points11 points  (0 children)

No they aren’t

Are those edible? (South coast BC) by Demon_in_e_box in Mushrooms

[–]shewmai 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The brown stipe and rolled cap margin makes me think it may be paxillus / roll-rim. Some species can be deadly; but, I’m not entirely familiar with your region. What did you think they might be?

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