The two I mentioned are a good place to start; they are easy to recognize and there are no imposter species that are toxic (of the black trumpet). Plus, they are usually found together as they are loosely related, and found in the same spot year after year, and can even be reharvested after a few days.
I’m still nervous about the Bolete family, there are over 350 species that have many similar characteristics. So far I’ve only tried one and even still it made me anxious to eat.
I want to add that you don’t need to go hiking for miles to find them either. I found a patch a few hundred feet from a driveway in a lightly wooded area. Just requires the right conditions and a patient eye.
I have always wanted to know more about gathering mushrooms safely. It's on my bucket list.
The two I mentioned are a good place to start; they are easy to recognize and there are no imposter species that are toxic (of the black trumpet). Plus, they are usually found together as they are loosely related, and found in the same spot year after year, and can even be reharvested after a few days.
I’m still nervous about the Bolete family, there are over 350 species that have many similar characteristics. So far I’ve only tried one and even still it made me anxious to eat.
I want to add that you don’t need to go hiking for miles to find them either. I found a patch a few hundred feet from a driveway in a lightly wooded area. Just requires the right conditions and a patient eye.