Top 20 Edible Mushrooms Popular in El Ejido

1. 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.

2. Jelly ear

The distinctive jelly ear grows mainly through winter and spring, mostly on the dead trunks and branches of elder trees. It occurs around the world and is often cooked into dishes in Asian countries. This ear-shaped jelly mushroom is often available in stores both fresh and dried.

3. Big sheath mushroom

These large white mushrooms bloom all over cleared, harvested fields, as well as pastures and roadsides. The scientific species name comes from Greek words meaning “glue” (glioio) and “head” (cephalus), in reference to the sticky surface of this mushroom’s cap. The big sheath mushroom looks so similar to the poisonous Deathcap and Destroying Angel mushrooms that it should always be left alone.

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. Dripping slimecap

Cap : It has approximately 2–7 cm long radius. It is round becoming convex then wide or with a broad umbo the margin hanging with slimy veil remnants. It is white or cream in color. It feels smooth and sticky or slimy. Gills : They are free non-waxy close broad and white in color. Stem / Stipe : The 5–10 cm long stem tapers a bit towards the top. It is fleshy soft and has a ring. White in color it is also sticky and slimy. Spores : Spores are globose to broadly ellipsoid and smooth. Microscopic features : The spores measure 4.5-6.5 x 4-6 um. Flesh : Flesh is slimy and sticky. Fruiting : These mushrooms flower in between summer and fall.

6. Dead man's foot

Dead man's foot (Pisolithus arhizus) actually bears a number of colorful names stemming from its unusual appearance, such as the horse dung fungus (Australia). It can be distilled into a viscous black gel, which is then used as a natural dye for clothing. It is considered to be inedible.

7. Vinegar cup

The vinegar cup (Helvella acetabulum) forms fruitbodies in the shape of vases or chalices with deeply convex caps. Its distinguishing feature is the way the stem’s ribs extend all the way up the sides of the “cup,” in some specimens resembling the folds of cabbage leaves. Common name aside, it is not considered edible.

8. Milk-white brittlegill

Fruitbodies of the large milk-white brittlegill (Russula delica) arise from the forest floor already quite formed, a fact which results in dirty and pockmarked caps. “Delica” means “without milk,” and this mushroom can be most readily distinguished from the lookalike Fleecy Milkcap by its lack of milky latex exudate.

9. Oak bolete

As you can probably guess from its name, Oak bolete is most commonly found beneath oak trees. Both the stem and cap of oak bolete turn a vivid blue color when damaged. The specific name pendiculatus means with a small appendage.

10. Blusher

The blusher mushroom is so named because it “blushes” to a pinkish red color when cut or bruised. It is found in many countries around the world, although it may not be native to the southern hemisphere. It contains a hemolytic toxin that can cause anemia if eaten.

11. 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.

12. Giant polypore

The giant polypore (Meripilus giganteus) is a tough-fleshed shelf or bracket fungus that can be found parasitizing the roots, branches or boles of trees - especially hardwoods - across temperate regions of Europe and Asia (a very closely related species, Meripilus sumstenei, is distributed across North America - some sources list these two species as synonymous).

13. Trooping funnel

The trooping funnel grows an unusually tall mushroom, often in groups or circles known as “fairy rings” that can be several meters across. The mushrooms can survive a frost and so often remain standing through early winter. Handle with care as they have a poisonous lookalike: the Livid Pinkgill.

14. Common stinkhorn

The common stinkhorn (Phallus impudicus) grows incredibly quickly, sometimes nearing 30 cm in a single afternoon. Their caps are pitted in a way which makes them reminiscent of morels. However, there's little mistaking the common stinkhorn for a morel; the former, in addition to sporting a much longer stalk, has a clear and pungent odor.

15. Blushing waxycap

With a yellow base and pinkish-orange ca, the blushing waxycap is known for its particular color. It fruits from early to mid-winter and is unique to its conifer habitat. It often has either a soapy or a slightly unpleasant scent.

16. Terracotta hedgehog

Terracotta hedgehog (Hydnum rufescens) is covered with small spikes on the underside of its crown, which explains why it's called hedgehog. It has a reddish terracotta cap, which explains the first part of its common name. Terracotta hedgehog typically grows in small clumps among the moss and leaf litter.

17. Weeping widow

This mushroom appears in groups around the northern hemisphere in parks, lawns, open fields, and roadsides. The name, weeping widow, refers to the watery, black droplets that accumulate around the caps when moist. Do not eat this mushroom; some poisonings may be connected to it.

18. Torq

The torq (Agaricus bitorquis) is a white-capped agaric that bears a resemblance to, and is closely related to, the commonly-eaten button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus). This hardy, generalist species does well even in urban environments - their white fruiting bodies can be seen poking up through woodchips, mulch, sidewalk cracks, and even asphalt.

19. Suillus collinitus

Suillus collinitus is a mushroom that grows in a symbiotic relationship with pine trees, particularly the Aleppo pine. This fungus is sometimes introduced to young pine trees to help them to become established in poor soils. It was listed as an endangered species in the United Kingdom, but its 'vulnerable' classification was removed from that nation's Red Data List in 2006.

20. 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.”

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