ID #98
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DJ Cambridge

Allen

I appears to me to be a Rag-veil Amanita.
 Although, they're many look-alikes out there.
If you could have gotten a pic of the gills while the mushroom was fully OPEN...I could have helped you out a little more.

Jack

Professor

Rosé-red, yellowish toward margin with minute, yellow pores
and yellowish stalk: All parts slowly bruising blue. 

Edibility:  CHOICE!

Jack

Maybe M. excoriata or Macrolepiota konradii.

Do not eat them!

Link: Chlorophyllum molybdites

Jack

Charlie

Melissa

John
 

Rich
 

Hi I found these growing in a house plant they are yellow all over, cap, gills, and stem all yellow. They are about as tall as a BIC lighter and smell like mushrooms. I would like to know if these are eadible, poisoness, holusenegenic or what? Thanks a lot for helping.

Zachary

Jack

Lauen

Although, if I had to guess, this would more then likely be from the Amanita family tree.  Possible the Amanita Caesarea

Jack

Caps are 2-6 cm across, conical, becoming convex to nearly flat, slippery to slimy when wet, smooth, and bright red, becoming orange.  Gills are attached, well-spaced, and yellow to orange-red.  Stalks are up to 6 cm tall by 12 mm wide, becoming hollow, and red, fading to yellow, with a paler base.  Spore print is white. Widespread and not uncommon, this species fruits on the ground in woods mostly.

Jack

Here is a link that might help with your identification
Amanita wellsii

Although, I just got an email from Ben that thinks it is: 
Chlorophyllum molybdites

I think he is right and I just lost my farm!

The large bulb at the base is characteristic of Amanita. TODD

 I live in Tennessee and after a month with no rain we got about 2
 inches of rain and these popped up all over our yard.  Anyone know anything
about them? Any info would be greatly appreciated...thanks

I found these mushrooms growing in my backyard I live in sparks, NV
I want to know if these mushrooms are edible or not and if they are a psilocybin strain.

Margaret

Gerard
 

Edibilily: Of no interest because of size

Note: This is one of a large number of
Coprinus species that look more, or less, alike in the field

Looks a lot like ID #65, ID #55 & ID #52

I would say it is the Agaricus Augustus (The prince) or, sometimes confused with, Lepiota Mushroom.  From Latin, "majestic."

Habitat = Grassy areas near conifers
Season = Late summer and autumn
(or on hot consecutive days in late Spring)

When 'young' it is edible although, it is not to everyone's liking.  Some people deep-fry the tender edges, some pickle them, and others boil the mushroom to add flavor to a soup stock and then discard the boiled mushroom.

ID #72
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Found growing in abundance on dead rotting fallen trees.
I think this is Orange Peel, but it looked a bit dark. Maybe Brown Peel?
LOL. I ate some raw (Orange Peel is one you can..) with no problems... but
can anyone verify if "Orange Peel" is sometimes dark to brownish?
 

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I honestly have no clue what this could be. Growing Oyster style (no stem,
gills clear to the tree) Thought it was dead at first, but was really just
naturally brown and sort of dry. Found growing on dead fallen trees along
with what I believe to be Orange Peel.
 

MH

Mushroom specimen #(1).
On cow manure.

North East Texas.
Can anyone help identify or suggest a source for help with identification?
 

Follow-up...

Yep, shaggy mane, even small.
I am just about positive especially the 2 on right top pic.
Easy to tell, let them age a day or two, they will get soft and turn inky.
Shaggy mane are delicious sautéed in butter even if the are just a bit
past prime and the edges are inky.
MH
 

Mushroom specimen (2).
In a cattle field, shaded area.

North East Texas. Can anyone help identify or 
suggest a source for help with identification?

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These photos were taken from Sydney Australia (in Autumn). We would like to identify what type of mushrooms these are. Are they edible or poisonous? They started growing after the tree (known type) was cut down. They die off when it rains or is too cold at night but grow after a couple of days of warm weather.

Very grateful if you could help.

ID #63
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Can you help me identify this mushroom. I live in Kansas and we have had 4-8" of rain (if not more) over the past week. I have noticed that these little guys are spawning up in my lawn. They are about 1"-1.5" in height and light brown in color. Gills alternate from touching the stalk to going halfway down. Some images have been attached with a matchbook for scale.

What sort of mushrooms are these? I found a whole bunch of them growing real close to each other. they were growing out of grass but there are heaps of moss and clovers and crap like that around that area too. and are they hallucinogenic at all?

ID #61
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Any idea's whether these are poisonous or the species?
Found in front garden growing on mulch, dark purple/blue spore print, early autumn, NSW Australia

I found these growing up in newly planted flower bed. I did fertilize it with steer manure. The darn things seem to grow up overnight. Every day I pick them, and every morning they are back. I am in N. Calif valley. What are they, will they kill my dog?

ID #59
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Found these growing in shade, few together in loosely scattered group, damp soil on side of grass field, well watered.  Any idea what these are?

Mr. Meyer

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This is growing at the base of a dead cottonwood/poplar stump in Boulder, Colorado. Any clue as to what it is, and whether it's edible or not? It's certainly dramatic!

Miki

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These grow in a certain corner of our lawn in Springfield, Oregon.  They have been coming up since late September.  I had recently dumped some wood stove ash in the area and it is in a shady corner by reason of some shrubs.  Are these Meadow Mushrooms?

About 2 months ago I noticed there was a good size mushroom growing at the base of a pine tree just outside our house. I picked it and threw it out, the next week there was another one growing in the same exact spot. The next week there were about 5 more growing around the perimeter of the pine tree just the perimeter, not anywhere inside. Now, 2 months later there are more than 2 dozen growing around the tree, I would like to find out it they are harmful to animals or if they are edible. They are growing in numbers and I would like to find out what kind they are.
1st picture- 3 mushroom and a size 6 shoe in boys.
2nd picture- the tops of the mushrooms
3rd picture- the largest of the mushrooms with a maple leaf next to it
4th picture- a baby mushroom the size of a computer mouse.

Chlorophyllum molybdites
 

MH

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I'm fairly confident that the attached are horse mushrooms. They don't
have a strong smell nor does the flesh stain yellow when cut. They smell
just like 'supermarket' mushrooms. Found them on our lawn today (UK
Midlands)

Help with identification appreciated

Rich

Not Agaricus arvensis (the Horse Mushroom)- it stains yellow.

However, given its pinkish brown gills in young specimens to dark, chocolate brown gills in age, it is ABSOLUTELY an Agaricus. Specific epithet might be hard to assign w/o more information. and next time, don't cut off the base- it is essential in identifying mushrooms. carefully use a knife, etc., to wedge up the mushroom, then photograph. Because it grows in your lawn (not a wooded area) and does not stain yellow- it is most likely an edible mushroom. HOWEVER, b/c the identification cannot be completed, I cannot recommend that you eat any specimens of this sample or future samples until a complete (to-species) identification is completed.

Looks like a meadow mushroom to me, if it is they are delicious.
MH

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Can you tell me if this is a shroom or a poisonous mushroom?

This is probably the same as ID # 55 (a few pictures up from yours).  Read the comments there.  However, I am NOT familiar with any species that might be similar and common to Australia (I live in the U.S.).  This judgements on Macrolepiota excoriata, and general guesses in the Lepiota genus are probably a good place to start.  Also, judging the edibility or safety of a mushroom by its bug or insect inhabitants is a horrible practice and not safe in the least.  Their are lots o f poisonous mushrooms that bugs generally won't touch and plenty of edibles that are often found riddled with bug holes.  Only a thorough identification with the help of a guide book will HELP lead you to a safe conclusion. 
 
As far as "overkill" pictures go,  don't worry about it- more is better.  Because most people are unfamiliar with described the important aspects needed to ID a mushroom, more pictures (as you have outlined) allows us to gather details that the general populous could not begin to describe even if prompted. 
 
As for the little ones, if they are too little to understand instruction- simple pick them as they grow and throw them in the trash. If your children will listen, tell them not to eat the mushrooms in a way they will understand.  I seriously doubt your mushrooms are deadly poisonous.  The most dangerous aspect of "less" poisonous species (those that will not generally outright) is the effect of the diarrhea and vomiting- namely, dehydration.  This is especially important to remember on low-weight individuals (children) and the elderly, who do not recover as easily and are more greatly effected because of reduced body-mass.
 

Macrolepiota excoriata

Edible

A good way to know if you have bad mushrooms in your yard is to check for small insect holes. Look close and see if you can spot any holes were insects have barrow their way into the caps. If you do not notice this, then you should destroy them.
 

Definitely NOT Boletus edulus!
Boletes have tubes not gills.

Here are some nice images from a field in GA about 1 hour from Atlanta.

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These are growing out of Horse manure.
Does any one know what they are? and are they good to eat?  Thanks, Paul

This mushroom could be one of several species. The spore color certainly helps narrow down choices- always give information such as this when trying to identify a mushroom. My choice for ID would be Stropharia semiglobata (not edible as with most Stropharias) as it fits by description (from the details I can find in the picture along with spore color-given). However, this is not a decisive identification. Other possiblities could be in the Psilocybe genus, check for blue stains when handling a specimen. If they do not occur (usually very pronounced) then it is most likely not a Psilocybe. There are also several Agrocybes that might fit a similar description.

Do not eat this mushroom in hopes that it is a Psilocybe (hallucinogenic). Hopes quickly give way to reality when poisons are involved. Be safe.

 

Those look like mushrooms I found on horse manure in central California. They had purple-black or black spores. I ate one and if gave me pain right below my throat for a few days. It felt like there was a stone in my chest.

Thanks~Rebecca

Do not eat!
Destroying Angel
Highly toxic!

ID #41
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Jokers Garden

near Waterloo Illinois. It was found under a walnut tree. actually all the mushrooms I sent pics of were under the same tree. a sycamore tree was nearby as well.

See ID # 56 for probable identification.

BTW, beautiful pictures.
No ring is on the stem- probably A. tabescens.

What type of mushroom is this? I have these all over my mulch in my flowerbed. There is a large gardenia bush and lantana bushes near by. It seems they popped up overnight. Is this possible? There are probably 100 of them. Some of the mushrooms are very large. Are they poisonous? Thanks.
 

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This and about 6 others was growing at the foot of a pine tree and had lightly compacted gravel. These things are about 15cm diameter and weigh about 10 ounces each!
I am located in Southern France and the climate was totally dry for 3 months until Sep7 when 25cm fell! Its been totally dry since.
Any ideas would be helpful.

Michele

I'M IN NORTH CENTAL INDIANA BY SOUTH BEND AND I'VE HUNTED THESE FOR 30 YEARS WITH MY DAD ,FRIENDS KIDS AND GRANDKIDS. IN SEPTEMBER I FIND THEM NEAR OR ON DEAD OAK STUMPS . THEY ARE VERY SUSEPTIBLE TO "MAGGOT " STYLE WHITE SMALL WORMS IF THE WEATHER TURNS HOT WHILE THEY'RE DEVELOPING . I HAVE A SPECIAL TECHNIQUE TO PRESERVE THEM == THEY ARE VERY PERISHABLE. VERY DELICIOUS-- GOOD OR BETTER THAN MORELS IN MY OPINION. M,OST PEOPLE IN MY AREA SCARED TO HUNT MUSHROOMS IN FALL DUE TO DANGER OF POISONING . I WAS TAUGHT BY THE OLD TIMERS AND ONLY PICK THESE AND HEN OF THE WOODS . FRY IN BUTTER OR DRAKES MIX.. WE ALWAYS CALLED THEM THE FALL BUTTONS AND THEY ARE YELLOW WITH A DARK SPOT IN THE MIDDLE WHEN FULLY DEVELOPED. THERE IS ALSO A BROWN VARIETY . WE CALL THE HEN OF THE WOODS CAULIFLOWERS AND I FIND THEM OVER 20 POUNDS . I FEED ALL MY FRIENDS EACH FALL AND THEY TRUST ME. EVEN THE LOCAL IRONWORKER BUSINESS AGENT . THE CRITERIA IS TO MAKE SURE THERE IS ALWAYS A RING ON THE STEM WHICH FORMS AS THE HEAD PULLS AWAY. MY KIDS AND GRANDKIDS LOVE TO HUNT THEM . MANY OF THE WOODS I'VE HUNTED HAVE BEEN CUT DOWN OR FORBIDDEN TO HUNT IN --VERY SAD BUT I DO HAVE A FEW "SECRET PLACES" LEFT.

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Michele

Hi,
I picked those mushrooms in UK in the Peak District. I was told by an old walker it was edible. Its really so you think????
Anyway I would be happy to know its name as well.
Thank you very much.
Laszlo

Another person writes: I have one that grew out of the bottom of my Papyrus planter. Los Angeles, CA.

I am guessing that this might be the Russula Foetens or the Russula Vitellina.
This is only a guess on my part. It is hard to tell without closer pics of the mushroom cap and gills while it is still fresh.

Mr. Nighter

Morchela esculenta
(very edible)

MH

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I found some shrooms growing in a tree stomp, there like a light brown color and has black stripes above the stomp and the grow on group are they any magic shrooms that are like this?

Probably a Coprinus species of some sort.  Although there are a couple of species of Psilocybe (hallucinogenic species in general), none that I am aware of will grow in massive clumps from tree stumps.   Don't eat this mushrooms without full identification. 

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I was camping with the Boy Scouts this weekend along the Coast in California near Santa Cruz and saw this beautiful mushroom. I took the picture and though you might enjoy it. I was walking along a trail and a beam of sunlight was shining through the trees down on this one mushroom, growing by itself. The picture is untouched. Do you know what kind of mushroom this is?

Probably what is called a waxy cap-- pretty but contains poisonous muscarine-- nice photo

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Can you help me identify these mushrooms? I found them growing in my lawn and was wondering what they were.

Triaxe writes:
fungus might be a laccaria amethystina (amethyst deceiver) which is edible but contains high concentration of arsenic

ID #19
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I live in an apartment, which I am renting. I have an umbrella plant which several times now, has grown a yellow mushroom. I have not planted anything, and I have changed the soil 3 times. Each time, the mushrooms come back. What are these, and where are they coming from? Is it something in the air of my apartment!?

These are, at least mostly, of the golden teacher 
strain. It's possible it could be mixed with another 
strain, but definitely golden teacher. I'm not sure 
of it's scientific name though. 

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WHAT YOU HAVE COLLECTED OR CULTIVATED WOULD APPEAR TO ME TO BE THAT OF THE Chanterelles SPECIES.  MANY SPECIES OF Cantharellus, ALTHOUGH NON PSYCHOACTIVE ARE SOUGHT AFTER GOURMET CHEFS PRACTICING CULINARY ART USE AS AN INGREDIENT FOR THERE DISHES.  THERE ARE SEVERAL SPECIES OF Cantharellus… FOR INSTANCE:  WHITE, YELLOW, BLACK AND HYBRID CROSS STRAINS.

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I guess Lactarius vellereus

ID #12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, 12e
North East Ohio... Fall 2002 in the Wetlands
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I have seen and picked many of these particular mushrooms. They are, to the best of my knowledge, "psilocybin sub-cubensis" a hallucinogen. These are very common and are usually found on cow manure or soil that has been enriched with cow manure.
 

GPC
Limacella ochraceolutea

Antony
Cubensis?

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Phallus impudicus "stinkhorns"!

The method the stinkhorns use to disperse spores is quite ingenious, though a little disgusting to human sensibilities. The foul-smelling slime is calculated to attract flies and other insects, who land on the slime and gobble it up. Little do the insects know that they have been duped into covering their little insect feet with stinkhorn spores, and have ingested spores into their digestive tracts! Later, these spores are dispersed by the unwitting insects, and the stinkhorn life-cycle continues elsewhere.  (mushroomexpert.com)

These were found growing about 45 minutes from Windsor, On.  They look like brown eggs hatching...into these 8 inch tall mushrooms.

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THESE ARE MONTANA MUSHROOMS FOUND IN THE BACK COUNTRY MOUNTAINS THEY GREW OUT OF COW PIES THAT SAT NEXT TO WHAT I REMEMBER AS BEING PINE TREES THE GROUND WAS SLIGHTLY MOIST AND IT HAD SPRINKLED RAIN THE DAY BEFORE I HOPE TO FIND OUT THAT IF I WERE TO EAT THESE 2 STRAINS OF MUSHROOM I WOULD HAVE A FUN PSYCHEDELIC TRIP

I have recently come upon your website about #16, and wanted to know if it's possible to have grown the same mushrooms from chicken dung. The reason I say this is because, my friend has found some like those in his back yard where he has chickens.

Asking,
Ms. Mushroom

ID #17
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My boyfriend & I were walking along in a schoolyard when we found these. He thinks they might be liberty caps, but we're being cautious & asking for advice before we go & stuff our faces.
I'm in Portland Oregon, the ground was wet & there was a lot of clover or maybe sour grass growing, along with moss. The patches were also kind of close to mole hills or just dirt patches.
The caps are slightly conical & go from darkish brown at the top to very light tan at the bottom with darkish brown lines coming from the center like a starburst.
If anyone can help with this it would be most appreciated. Thanks.

I Have encountered these mushrooms in The "Field Of Dreams" and I have known many people who have eaten them and become violently sick one person almost died. Everybody around here knows them as "Dick Heads" (appropriately named). So I hope you didn't eat them!  One more thing these mushrooms are non hallucinogenic and contain no Psilocybin.
 

GPC

Lactarius chrysorrheus
(milk abundant, white, rapidly becoming sulphur yellow)

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These were growing last fall in a nearby park, at the base of some oak
trees (in the soil in between where the roots are coming up to the surface,
forming the trunk of the tree). Size of the mushrooms was about four
inches tall. As you can see they all crowded together, or emanated from a
common base.
 

GPC

No, they are not Macrolepiota procera: way to small.
Maybe M. excoriata or Macrolepiota konradii.

Do not eat them!

Link: Chlorophyllum molybdites