Re: Fungi identification: 10 cm Organ gilless cap The genus is Leccinum. Not sure about the species, that would largely depend on the tree it was growing with.
Re: Fungi identification: 10 cm Organ gilless cap Thank you. Is this poisonous? Is there any commercial value?
Re: Fungi identification: 10 cm Organ gilless cap I think I answered my own question. Thank you for your help.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leccinum As food: They have generally been presumed to be edible for the most part, but there are reports of poisoning after eating as yet unidentified members of the genus in North America, even after thorough cooking. The orange- to red-capped species, including L. insigne, are suspected. Species of Leccinum often cause nausea when consumed raw.[3
Re: Fungi identification: 10 cm Organ gilless cap exactly. and i'm one who got really sick from them once - but man, it really tasted good.
Re: 10 cm Orange gilless cap I am not sure of the spore print colour. I can check that next time I go on a hike in this area. How do I go about that? Put a white paper under the cap and leave for the night? Thanks for your fast response. I only took 2 mycology courses in my undergrad and what I learned was....amateurs shouldn't eat wild mushrooms. Jim
I am so impressed with this forum. I will take more pictures on my walks because I see so many fungi species and have always wondered what their Genus / species.
no, they have no commercial value. Which is good, IMHO, because mycologists are still unsure about the poisonous variety.
Re: 10 cm Orange gilless cap Yes. But, if you expect the spore print white use coloured paper. Brown paper bag will do the job.
