Chlorociboria spp. – Green Elf Cup
Green elf cup (Chlorociboria spp.) is a small blue-green mushroom that stains wood blue. It can be found from June-November on hardwood logs. It prefers oak wood that is devoid of bark. The green elf cup has small cup-shaped fruiting bodies that are attached to the wood by a stem. The mushrooms are […]
Galium aparine – Cleavers
Cleavers (Galium aparine) are a native, edible plant in the coffee family. There are about 20 species in the Galium genus that grow in New England. All Galiums are edible and medicinal. Cleavers are named for their ability to cling to adjacent objects. They have 6-8 leaves per whorl. The plant produces greenish white flowers […]
Russula parvovirescens – Quilted Green Russula
The Quilted Green Russula (Russula parvovirescens) is an edible mushroom that can be found in the Eastern United States. It was separated from the Russula virescens species in 2006. Quilted Green Russulas are found most abundantly July-August in forested areas. They are mycorrhizal with hardwood trees and occasionally conifers. It’s most commonly associated with oak […]