Top 20 Edible Mushrooms Popular in Sinaloa

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Corn smut

With a common name such as "corn smut," it is easy to guess that the most common place to find this crop-devastating fungus is on corn plants. The gall-shaped growths of corn smut (Ustilago maydis) are black in color with hues of grey and white closer to where they attach to the host plant. The corn will develop a scorched appearance, which is actually the smut rot.

4. 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.

5. Dusky waxy cap

6. 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.

7. Oyster mushroom

Oyster mushrooms grow wild but are also cultivated for sale in supermarkets. They can even be cultivated at home. They will grow on coffee grounds and spent grain, and are occasionally even fashioned into an environmentally-friendly substitute for styrofoam. There are several toxic look-alike species, so it is best to buy these mushrooms at the store.

8. 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.”

9. Pink oyster mushroom

Pink oyster mushroom is a striking mushroom that grows in the shape of an oyster shell. It has a brilliant pink color that fades as the mushroom ages. Pink oyster mushroom is primarily found in warmer climates growing on tropical hardwood trees.

10. Umber-brown puffball

Like all puffballs, this mushroom grows without a distinct stalk, and assumes a sort of inverted-pear shape. The umber-brown puffball is distinguished by its dark color and the short spines, less than 1 mm in length, that cover its cap.

11. Gypsy mushroom

Cortinarius caperatus, commonly referred to as the gypsy mushroom, is a sought-after species that grows across the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The fruitbodies sport ochre-colored caps and pale gills and stems - their cap color fades over time though, which may lead to their being confused with other, more toxic species.

12. White coral

The white coral (Ramariopsis kunzei), with its upright, branching tendrils which do not have caps, bears a striking resemblance to underwater corals. It is an odd sight to encounter in the forest. The species is a generalist, being found in woodlands - usually on decaying litter - around the world.

13. Eastern cauliflower mushroom

The appropriately named eastern cauliflower mushroom (Sparassis spathulata) looks strikingly like a cauliflower head but with more pronounced ridges that make up the cap. This rosette-shaped, quite large mushroom is white to tan in color and is found around older oak trees.

14. Russell's bolete

Russell's bolete is a unique-looking bolete with an attractive appearance that makes it easy to spot underneath oaks and other hardwood trees. It is distinctive for its slender stem which is also shaggy and pocketed. Unlike similar species, russell's bolete’s cap does not become sticky.

15. Deer mushroom

The deer mushroom is can be found sprouting up from rotting logs, branches, and roots, and while it may have a preference for hardwoods it isn't very picky. Unlike many other mushroom species, the fruitbodies can be found blooming across a wide range of seasons. They have a faint, radish-like odor.

16. American slippery jack

A common sight underneath white pines in the summertime, the american slippery jack lives up to its name with its slimy cap, reminiscent of chicken fat's consistency. The subdued, yellow-brown hue is also the same color.

17. Pear-shaped puffball

The mushrooms of this species grow in such tight clusters that they may cover fallen trees and stumps almost entirely in a brownish, puffy coat. Pear-shaped puffballs appear all around the northern hemisphere on decaying hardwoods from fall through winter.

18. Fan-shaped jelly-fungus