Identification: Hello new member...and need some identification

Discussion in 'Fungi, Lichens and Slime Molds' started by mushroomman, Aug 30, 2007.

  1. mushroomman

    mushroomman Member

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    The first mushroom i found today was along a building in a clearing (the red one)

    The second mushroom I found was just in the middle of the forest...

    And the last one I found there were many growing on an old log....

    Are any of these edible or psychoactive? Thank you for whatever help you have

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  2. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Middle one might be a Boletus; some species edible, others not.
     
  3. Mycos

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    the first two look like members of Gyroporus, a genus of the much larger group called Boletes, with the pores rather than gills that are apparent on the underside of the cap in the middle photo clearly show it to be.

    That third little guy is probably Naemateloma fasciculare; emminently inedible, as in "God, those are bitter! Why, oh why didn't I just take your word for it!" :-(
     
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