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The mock oyster (Phyllotopsis nidulans) is an inedible mushroom that could be confused for edible oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus spp.). It can be found growing on
Thin-walled maze polypore (Daedaleopsis confragosa) is a parasitic and saprobic polypore that can be used to make natural dyes. It can be found growing singularly
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a medicinal mycelial mass that can be found growing on birch trees. Chaga is a parasite that infects scarred birch trees
Maublancomyces korfii (Snow false morel) is a look alike to true morels (Morchella spp.). Both true and false morels fruit in the spring. The snow
Seaside goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens) is a native perennial that can be found along the coast. It prefers full sun and sandy soils. Seaside goldenrod has
Common reed (Phragmites australis) is an edible perennial wetland grass. There is a native and non-native variety. Common reed is often found growing in dense