Top 20 Edible Mushrooms Popular in Alginet
In the heart of the Valencian region, surrounded by a wealth of nature and biodiversity, nestles the quaint city of Alginet. A unique micro-climate created by it's proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, and abundant forest life, lends itself to a wild variety of mushroom species. Join us on a journey as we explore 20 of these marvelously delectable fungi, each brimming with its own unique flavors and textures. From their physical characteristics to their culinary properties, we cover a comprehensive range of information for our fungal enthusiasts. Enjoy this informative expedition into the realm of edible mushrooms that hide within the verdant greenery of Alginet.
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Most Popular Edible Mushrooms
1. Button mushroom
Most of the mushrooms sold in supermarkets in the US are cultivated forms of the button mushroom. The white variants are sold as "button mushrooms", the brown as "cremini" or "baby bellas", and full-grown caps as "portobellas." They occur quite infrequently in the wild, in grassy fields around the Northern Hemisphere.
2. Bloody milk cap
Bloody milk cap (Lactarius sanguifluus) has a distinctive appearance with its pale exterior but a deep blood-red interior, for which it is named. This mushroom can be found in pine forests where it grows in a mycorrhizal relationship with the trees. Bloody milk cap is known to accumulate large quantities of toxic heavy metals.
3. The princess
4. 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.
5. Tan pinkgill
Tan pinkgill is a relatively rare and uncommon mushroom that can drastically change its appearance when wet. It is reported to emit a specific mealy or fruity scent. It can be seen in forests and grassland areas, often growing together with stinging nettles. 
6. Blushing beard truffle
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.”
10. Yellow false truffle
The yellow false truffle (Rhizopogon luteolus) may be vaguely truffle-like in appearance, but it's easy to distinguish this species from true truffles. The large and lumpy fruiting body of the yellow false truffle is usually exposed, sitting atop soil or leaf litter, whereas true truffles are almost always buried underground. The yellow false truffle has a spongey white body, much like a puffball, and a subdued yellow exterior. The species is not considered to be edible.
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