Mushrooms

Nonetheless, there are 4 mushrooms that are considered morel look-alikes, and 3 of them are toxic. Verpa Bohemica, Gyromitra, and Verpa conica are all potentially… Read More »Is There A Poisonous Morel Mushroom?

What are the symptoms of illness from eating false morels? Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, muscle cramps, bloating, and fatigue. Untreated,… Read More »What Happens If You Eat A False Morel Mushroom?

Oyster mushrooms have one the easiest and fastest mycelium growth, so I picked some up from an Asian supermarket and after slicing them up with… Read More »What Is The Fastest Growing Mycelium?

Most fungi are saprophytic and not pathogenic to plants, animals and humans. However, a relative few fungal species are phytopathogenic, cause disease (e.g., infections, allergies)… Read More »Is Saprophytic Fungi Harmful To Humans?

Fungi grow by forming tubular, thread-like cells called hyphae that penetrate the substrates upon which they feed. In this way they are able to invade… Read More »How Do Funguses Grow?

Is mycelium safe to eat? Mycelium can appear off-putting as it can present as white fuzz that looks like mold. While we would never recommend… Read More »Is Mycelium Harmful To Humans?

The more poisonous fungi often have appropriately evocative names such as Satan’s bolete, yellow sickener, the deadly fiber cap, beechwood sickener, funeral bell, fools mushroom,… Read More »What Are Some Examples Of Harmful Fungi?

Saprophytes are organisms that feed on dead or decaying matter. What do you call the fungi that feed on decaying matter? Heterotrophs do not synthesize… Read More »What Are Fungi That Feed On Decaying Organic Matter Called?

Hebeloma aminophilum, or ghoul fungus, is aptly named because it generally grows beside or near the remains of decaying animal carcases. Which mushrooms grow on… Read More »What Mushrooms Grow Around Dead Animals?

What are saprophytic fungi? Saprophytic fungi feed on dead plant and animal remains. Many are extremely beneficial, breaking down this organic material into humus, minerals… Read More »What Is A Saprophytic Mushroom?