Mushrooms in Northeast Ohio

For some reason, mushrooms in Northeast Ohio in the Fall of 2018 were incredible. I can't remember hiking in the Metro parks and witnessing such an abundance of varieties. Maybe I just wasn't looking? I'm not sure. Although I do love cooking with mushrooms, I can't say I would want to risk eating wild mushrooms without the knowledge. Stick with farmed mushrooms. They are the experts. 

The most common dangerous mushrooms are called "death cap" mushrooms. They're white with umbrella-shaped tops and a cup at the base of the stem. I may have a photo below. I'm not an expert, so I am not going to name the mushrooms in my photos. If anyone can help out, that would be great.

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Here are some fun facts about mushrooms.

There are more than 2000 varieties of wild mushrooms in Ohio. 

Chanterelles are bright yellow or orange, trumpet-shaped mushrooms that grow under hardwood trees.

Puffballs are white to gray and round or pear-shaped with no stalks. They can become as large as 2 feet in diameter, did I read that right 2 feet? wow

Shaggy manes—silly name. They are 4-6 inches long and have long, cylindrical caps with brown scales. I think I have a picture, maybe. 

There is even a Mushroom Society. Please use a mushroom hunting guide if you're thinking about experimenting with the possible dangers of the fungi.

The Ohio Mushroom Society 

Enjoy my photos, and please help with names and more fun facts if you have them! Comment 

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