Top 20 Edible Mushrooms Popular in Villa Purificacion

1. Indigo milk cap

This gorgeous species is unlike any other. The indigo milk cap, a member of the often-drab russula family, is deep blue in color. Like other milk caps, it bleeds a latex-like substance when cut or damaged, but instead of the usual white this species bleeds deep blue.

2. Fan-shaped jelly-fungus

Just as its Latin and the common English names suggest, the fan-shaped jelly-fungus (Dacryopinax spathularia) is a fan-shaped or spatula-shaped jelly-like mushroom. It commonly grows in wood cracks and it sometimes even appears in the cracks of the processed wood and lumber. Despite the word "jelly" in its name, the fan-shaped jelly-fungus is not considered edible.

3. Shaggy mane

The shaggy mane mushroom is commonly found in North American and European grasslands. Some peoples foraged for its young egg-shaped caps, but it has more recently been found to be a bioaccumulator of heavy metals, meaning it pulls toxic metals up from the soil where it grows. As a result, shaggy manes should not be eaten. The mushrooms usually appear in clusters or “fairy rings.”

4. Blewit

The blewit mushroom grows in fallen leaves in autumn and winter, sometimes appearing in ‘fairy ring’ circles. It can be used to make a green dye when chopped and boiled in an iron pot. The scientific name, Lepista nuda, derives from Latin words meaning “bare goblet,” a reference to the shape and texture of the mushroom.

5. Meadow mushroom

The meadow mushroom grows in meadows and pastures around the world—especially those rich in manure—when the weather is warm and wet. They are known to appear in “fairy ring” shapes. Originally identified in Europe, it is possible that North American specimens identified as meadow mushrooms may genetically belong to other species.

6. Common puffball

These puffy mushrooms grow in small groups on the forest floor. Once they're mature, common puffballs turn yellow and "puff out" smoke-like spore clouds when disturbed. Be very careful when identifying these mushrooms, as their young, immature form looks very similar to the lethal Deathcap.

7. Snow fungus

Snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis) is so-named not because it is associated with winter, but, rather, because its fruitbodies look like little piles of snow fungus on the ground. This fungus actually inhabits very warm - tropical and subtropical - locations around the globe. Snow fungus does not have much taste, but it is cultivated for culinary use across East Asia, where it is often added to thicken soups and desserts.

8. Silky sheath

Silky sheaths (Volvariella bombycina) are widely distributed, being found in temperate and sub-tropical forests around the world, but rare. The fruitbody emerges from a silky-textured volva, and the mushroom's white or off-white cap is usually quite smooth as well. One of this species' favored microhabitats is the rotted knotholes of mature maples, elms, oaks, or beeches.

9. Decorated mop

Characterized by a wide, flat cap, the decorated mop grows mushrooms of a yellow-brown hue with a scaly surface. Despite at least one of its common names referencing food, this mushroom is reportedly bitter and in 2006 was identified as possibly containing a life-threatening poison.

10. Chicken of the woods

Chicken of the woods is very noticeable in hardwood forests, appearing in clusters on standing tree trunks in bright orange and yellow hues that sometimes last through the entire winter. It is a parasite that causes an unfortunate brown heart rot, and is considered a particularly troublesome pest of Yew trees. If the fruitbodies can be seen, the tree is likely already beyond saving.

11. Chestnut bolete

Chestnut bolete(Gyroporus castaneus) is most readily identified by its cap, which tends to split and flare as the mushroom grows older. It often grows in groups, particularly in the presence of oaks, and its stem is hollow--one of its most salient features. It is found in Europe and eastern North America.

12. Peeling puffball

It is easy to spot as it resembles a puffball but has spines that gradually peel off as it ages. This appearance gave this mushroom its common name "peeling puffball." peeling puffball thrives underneath deciduous and conifer trees, getting its nutrients from decaying plant matter.

13. The prince

This attractive mushroom grows around the world in open woodlands and parks, especially near conifers. The prince has a scent reminiscent of bitter almonds. Its firm, thick caps grow quite large, but often become quickly infested by maggots. Allergic reactions have been reported to this mushroom so it is best treated as a "look, but do not touch" species.

14. Tawny grisette

Tawny grisette (Amanita fulva) is a common species most commonly found in Europe's broadleaf and coniferous forests, with a potential but unverified range in North America. Its name comes from the burnished orange color of its cap, which sits atop a cream-colored stem.

15. Floccularia Albolanaripes

Associated with conifers of the Rocky Mountains, the floccularia Albolanaripes can be found prominently during fall rains from fall to winter. It has a vibrant yellow orange-brown cap when young, developing into a drab yellowish-brown in its maturity.

16. Red chanterelle

Red chanterelles can be found growing within hardwood forests across eastern North America. These small but striking mushrooms range from orange to red to pink in color. Edible and boasting complex flavors, many chanterelles are highly sought after. The red chanterelle, though less famous than some of its close relatives, is no exception. This species can be used in all sorts of recipes, with a vaguely sweet or piney taste.

17. Blushing morel

Blushing morel (Morchella rufobrunnea) is most commonly found clustered near piles of woodchips or decaying bark. Because such woodchips are commonly used in landscaping work, this species has also been nicknamed the "Landscaping Morel" for its tendency to sprout in such conditions.

18. Changle

A beautiful fungus resembling undersea coral, the changle (Ramaria flava) appears as a bright tuft of lemony or sulfurous yellow when young. It fades into a deeper brown shade with age. The changle's cluster of branches is hard to distinguish from other coral species, some of which are quite poisonous.

19. Lion's Mane Mushroom

Lion's Mane Mushroom(Hericium erinaceus) is easily identifiable by its characteristic appearance, reminiscent of the majestic mane of a lion. It often sprouts along hardwoods, which may be living or dead. Scientists thus debate whether this species is truly parasitic or merely saprophytic in nature.

20. Wine-colored Agaric

Much like many other Agaricus, the wine-colored Agaric (Agaricus subrutilescens) lives happily on the floors of conifer forests but can be identified by its dark burnt-maroon color and shaggy appearance of the stem. They are distinguished by their delightful, fruity fragrance. Don't be too tempted by the smell, however; these mushrooms can cause severe gastric issues in those who consume them.

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