Top 20 Edible Mushrooms Popular in Kitee

1. Golden chanterelle

Golden chanterelle mushrooms are popular in gourmet cuisine across Europe, where they grow wild during the warm (but not too hot) months. Similar species grow in other countries. Extremely popular with foragers, the golden chanterelle emits an apricot-like scent and contains an array of nutrients that benefit the human body. Several studies suggest consuming extremely large amounts may have detrimental effects on the eyes and muscles.

2. Conifer tuft

As its common name implies, the conifer tuft grows on dead conifers, either singly or in groups. It can be found around the northern hemisphere in the autumn season. Take care to distinguish this species from the highly toxic Sulphur Tuft. Inspect the gills closely; those of the conifer tuft are pale grey, and never green.

3. Larch bolete

Larch bolete is a vibrant member of the "slippery jack" genus. Like other members of that family, this species sports a slick or slimy cap and has a somewhat bulbous form. Suillus grevillei is also commonly called a "Larch Bolete" because it only associates with larch trees, with which it has a symbiotic relationship.

4. Slimy spike

A stocky, almost imposing mushroom, the slimy spike (Gomphidius glutinosus) has a round bulbous cap and a very thick stalk. This species is one of the more unusual members of the bolete order (Boletales) because it has gills, rather than a spongey pore surface. The "slimy" in this species' common name is well-earned - individuals are almost always coated in a shiny layer of slime.

5. Birch milkcap

Birch milkcap (Lactarius tabidus) is named for its preferred tree, the birch, with which it has a symbiotic relationship. The name milkcap refers to the milky sap that this mushroom exudes, although it produces less of this substance than other milkcaps. Birch milkcap thrives in damp, humus-rich, mossy soils.

6. King bolete

Extremely popular in many cuisines, this edible wild mushroom grows around the world near the roots of forest trees. In some regions, king bolete mushrooms are collected in great enough volumes that their sale can support entire families during the harvest season. King boletes are reported to be high in fiber, vitamins B and C, calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and several antioxidants.

7. Brown birch-bolete

The brown birch-bolete is common around the northern hemisphere. It grows beneath birch trees and is usually easy to identify by its brown cap and scaly stem, the latter of which is referenced in its scientific name Leccinum scabrum. Occasionally, however, it can be found sporting a white cap.

8. Sweetbread mushroom

Sweetbread mushroom(Clitopilus prunulus) is commonly found in grasslands, and it may be solitary or found among others of its kind. It exudes a characteristic odor reminiscent of raw pastry, responsible for its alternative common name of "the sweetbread mushroom." Foraging is discouraged for this mushroom, as its appearance is too similar to a deadly species.

9. Slippery jack

This mushroom blooms in summer and autumn, usually near or beneath pine trees. It does well in cold climates, but can also be found further south all around the northern hemisphere. During moist weather, the slippery jack's caps become quite slimy, leading to their common name.

10. Sheathed woodtuft

The sheathed woodtuft (Kuehneromyces mutabilis) is a fairly distinctive species that can be found growing in clusters on dead or dying wood in temperate areas across the world. This mushroom's cap has the unusual trait of being highly hygrophanous - this means that its color changes significantly with changes in moisture level. In the case of the sheathed woodtuft, moist individuals are deep orange brown while dry individuals are a lighter brown or buff color.

11. Aniseed funnel

The aniseed funnel (Clitocybe odora) is a distinctive mushroom, boasting an aquamarine or seafoam coloration on its cap, although this may fade to white with age. It's species name, odora, is suggestive of another distinguishing quality - individuals usually give off a strong, star-anise like smell (similar to black licorice).

12. Birch webcap

Birch webcap is a striking yellow mushroom that is uncommon but stands out because of its bright, 'triumphant' color. It can be found in deciduous woodlands. Yellow girdled webcap derives its name from its yellow color and the yellow ring on its stem which serves as a distinct feature that helps to identify this mushroom.

13. Snowy waxcap

The snowy waxcap is so-named because its stalk, cap, and gills are often uniformly white; however, tinges of tan or peach may occur with age, especially on the center of the cap. The species can be found in temperate grasslands and woodlands across the northern hemisphere, and in some parts of Australia.

14. Candy cap

The candy cap can be identified by its aromatic odor and reddish-brown coloring. When damaged, the mushroom emits a milky substance. It is frequently found in deciduous forests throughout Europe and eastern North America. The mushroom is edible, though it is mostly used for flavoring, like one would use saffron or vanilla.

15. Orange birch bolete

You may not be particularly surprised to learn that the orange birch bolete (Leccinum versipelle) is an orange-capped bolete that commonly associates with birch trees. The species has a classic bolete form, boasting a large, bulbous cap, a thick, shaggy stalk, and a sponge-like pore surface. When cut and exposed to air, the flesh of this mushroom will turn blue.

16. Bay bolete

The common bay bolete is found across the northern hemisphere, often in spruce and pine forests and occasionally under deciduous trees. While it lives in a symbiotic relationship with a living tree, the mushrooms are most often found near well-decayed, mossy stumps, usually singly or in very small groups.

17. Earthy powdercap

Commonly found in lawns, moors, heath, and other wet grasslands, the earthy powdercap (Cystoderma amianthinum) can produce large “fairy rings” in places where fertilizers or chemicals have not been sprayed. Its distinctive stem is smooth just beneath the cap but abruptly shaggy below, giving the appearance that each mushroom is wearing a little sock!

18. Meadow waxcap

The meadow waxcap is a medium-sized, salmon-colored species that can be found in temperate habitats around the world. The species has broad, thick gills and a relatively smooth (and not particularly waxy) cap.

19. Velvet milkcap

The velvet milkcap grows naturally across Europe and North America. However, the European species is quite stable in its appearance, while the North American specimens are highly variable. Numerous forms of the velvet milkcap are yet to be described, and until then, this chocolate-looking mushroom should not be considered safe to eat.

20. Pearly powdercap

Pearly powdercap gives off a moldy or earthy scent. It typically grows in the litter below conifer trees but has paradoxically also been found on the treeless Macquarie Island in the Antarctic Ocean. Pearly powdercap has a tendency to accumulate metals - and cadmium in particular - from its environment, leading researchers to evaluate its potential for environmental restoration work.

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