Wild Mushrooms

Wild Mushrooms
In
Oklahoma 


We are nature enthusiasts who love everything nature has to offer. I teach my children to admire, appreciate, observe, protect and honor Mother Earth. I am a earth sign, so is Gabriel, grounding within nature is something that is needed by my mind and body. For Gabriel, it always calms him down stepping outside. Scarlett is a air sign and like her daddy can spot the smallest detail from far away, like a bird stalking or hunting for food. She's always the first one to spot the most beautiful things. One of our obsessions is...MUSHROOMS! They are simply fascinating. We have done a lot of research to identify the different types we spot on our nature walks. Here you go...


Volvariella volvacea-
"Patty Straw Mushroom"
Edible

 

*Be cautious because these are easily confused with the Death Caps, which are extremely deadly*


Cantharellus cibarius-
"Chanterelles"
Edible


*Be cautious they are easily confused with Jack-o-lanterns which are toxic*


Chlorophyllum molybdites
"Green spored parasol"
Toxic




 






*Be cautious they are easily confused with puff balls*

Larger Versions



















They are TOXIC!!


Grifola frondosa
"Maitake mushrooms"
Edible
-grow at the base of hardwood






Ganoderma lucidum
"Ganoderma"
Medicinal
-grows at the base of hardwood



False Morels
(Toxic) 



*Extremely toxic*


This is what we have found and researched so far. Leave questions or comments. We would love more information or tips!


Words to live by


https://www.mnn.com/your-home/organic-farming-gardening/stories/wild-mushrooms-what-to-eat-what-to-avoid
http://urbanmushrooms.com/index.php?id=69
https://www.oklahomawildcrafting.com/mushrooms

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