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RE: Fungi Invasion for Fungifriday

in Fungi Lovers4 years ago

I've never found any but I came on the lapiota in the guide book while researching blushers.

I see the Blusher in great numbers and they are an edible. Only problem is there's a Poison Lapiota that's so similar that they say it's not a beginners mushroom. I'm going to do a post about it. See if anyone else has checked them out. The Poison Lapiota

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I have found the poison Chlorophyllum molybdites aka false parasol or vomiter quite a few times but their stems are quite a bit skinnier. I'm too scared to try any blushers since I might mix it up with a panther cap lol.

The Chlorophyllum molybdites look a lot like the redding lepiota in the pics.

The panther cap, (that's the poison lepiota) doesn't blush. There's a few other distinguishing characteristics as well, but I know what you mean about being to afraid to try them.😬

I went back and cut them and they did redden a bit. They were a bit dry already though. The main problem with these mushrooms is I always find them in mulch landscaping which probably means there are pesticides and other toxins absorbed into them. Maybe one day I'll find a few out in the forest that are good enough to try eating.

they did redden a bit. They were a bit dry already though.

If they're dry they won't discolor as much? I was all set to try a blusher. All the defining features were there but I cut it open and it didn't turn pink. It might have been dry...

I always find them in mulch landscaping which probably means there are pesticides and other toxins absorbed into them

Apparently that's where winecaps are found most often and the sources say the same thing about pesticides. Probably not a good idea to eat them.