All that I know about fungi is that they love shade and damp conditions! I have some garden logs that I placed as a border and the one in the shade grows the same stuff. It seems that the log absorbs water and it doesn't evaporate, leaving it damp and ideal for fungi growth! A great post Lady @joanstewart Blessings and upvoted!
We had a strange patch of mushrooms grow after rains a couple of years ago, apparently something to do with termites in the lawn, thousands of little white ones will have to write about them too.
Wish I knew more about what you are able to eat or not, most I have researched (I would still not eat) and definitely lack in any informative decision. They love the damp shaded areas that is for sure.