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Like foraging for edible wild plants, mushroom hunting also has an almost mystic image because throughout history this skill done correctly leads to life and incorrectly could lead to illness or death. The dangers of foraging for edible mushrooms or other fungus are well known. The benefits are also well known throughout the world, certain choice fungus like truffles are very highly valued, and certain medicinal mushrooms are known to be unlike anything on earth, for example the ancient reishi mushroom which is used for a number of ailments, and generally better health.

Dryad’s saddle (Polyporus squamosus)
Edible Fungus 

Dryad’s Saddle, a Unique and Tasty Mushroom

June 13, 2019February 24, 2020 Cornelia 0 Comments Edible Mushrooms, Mushroom, wild edible
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Walk around your local forest and you’ll probably spot some wild mushrooms growing on tree stumps. Take a closer look

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Maitake (Grifola frondosa)
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Maitake, the Wonderful King of Mushrooms

June 12, 2019February 24, 2020 Cornelia 1 Comment Edible Mushrooms, Medicinal, Mushroom, wild edible
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Maitake (Grifola frondosa) is a type of mushroom that’s native to China, Japan, and North America. To Westerners, maitake is

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Hen of the Woods
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Hen of the Woods – Powerful Medicinal and Edible Mushroom

October 8, 2018December 10, 2018 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments Foraging, Medicinal, Mushroom, Mushroom Hunting
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Hen of the woods (Grifola frondosa) which is also called maitake mushroom is one of the most, if not the

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Lion's mane mushroom
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Lion’s Mane – An Edible Mushroom That is Unmistakable

November 28, 2017December 10, 2018 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments Edible Fungus, Edible Mushrooms, Foraging, Mushroom Hunting
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Lion’s mane mushroom strictly refers to Hericium erinaceus but other members of the genus Hericium are very similar and can

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Chicken of the Woods recipe
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Simple Chicken of the Woods Recipe

August 27, 2017February 17, 2018 Joe@EatThePlanet 5 Comments Edible Mushrooms, Foraging, Mushroom, Mushroom Hunting, recipe
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Chicken of the Woods Chicken of the woods is a great mushroom for beginners. It’s easy to identify and has

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Trametes versicolor, Turkey Tail Mushroom
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Turkey Tail, A Powerful Medicinal Mushroom

November 1, 2013November 9, 2016 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments Edible Fungus, Edible Mushrooms, Foraging, Medicinal, Mushroom, Mushroom Hunting, Native American Indian Food
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Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes versicolor) is a very common mushroom that can be found all over the world.  It is

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Lentinula edodes, Shiitake Mushrooms growing on a log
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Shiitake Mushrooms, Easy To Grow In Your Own BackYard

July 18, 2013December 10, 2018 Joe@EatThePlanet 0 Comments Edible Fungus, Mushroom, Purchase
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Here is the easiest Shiitake Mushroom Spawn Kit I could find for sale, since it’s difficult to find Shiitake Mushrooms

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Giant Puffball
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Puffball Mushroom, You’ll Be Ok If You Follow One ID Feature

May 23, 2013November 7, 2019 Joe@EatThePlanet 4 Comments Edible Fungus, Edible Mushrooms, Foraging, Mushroom Hunting, Native American Indian Food
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The Puffball Mushroom(Genus:Calvatia, Bovista and others) is an easily identifiable common mushroom but it has some very, very poisonous look-a-likes,

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Black Jelly Roll
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Jelly Roll Fungus, sounds better than it looks, but it’s edible.

May 10, 2013December 28, 2018 Joe@EatThePlanet 11 Comments Edible Fungus, Foraging
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The name Jelly Roll (Exidia recisa, glandulosa, nigricans) conjures up images of home made pastries with jelly and sugar, but

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Chicken of the Woods recipe
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Chicken Of The Woods, An Easy To ID Meat Substitute

April 29, 2013August 27, 2017 Joe@EatThePlanet 3 Comments Edible Fungus, Edible Mushrooms, Foraging, Mushroom Hunting
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If you’re a beginner to fungus foraging, Chicken of the woods( Genus: Laetiporus) is a great fungus to seek out

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