Mushroom varieties

The Fungi Poster illustrates 41 edible and poisonous fungi/mushroom varieties from Europe and North America. Therefore you can easily recognize and compare the illustrations with the fungi/mushrooms you find in nature. Both the size of each pileus (cm in diameter) and if the fungus/mushroom is edible or poisonous is indicated. The illustrations are hand drawn and colored by the Danish artists Dorte & Leif Ringtved.

This guide to 9 culinary mushroom varieties presents the more common types and a few that are offbeat — how to prepare and ways to use them.

Looking to expand your culinary palate? Exploring different types of edible mushrooms is a great way to do it. Here are 39 fungi worth hunting down.

Just how many different mushrooms have you tasted? Check out this collection of infographics to learn more.

Identification is a key and critical part of mushroom foraging. And there's a lot to it. Mother Nature does not skimp on types, colors, sizes, and shapes of mushrooms! Fungi are, in fact, their own kingdom. It is vast, yet identification must be done before any consumption. It is not as simple as the beginner might hope, though. Even the most experienced foragers come across fungi they cannot identify.

Do you want to know what poisonous mushrooms are in Ohio? Then read this article to find the most poisonous mushrooms in Ohio!

Mushrooms are delicious additions to soups, salads, sauces, casseroles, and plant-based burgers. They also pack primo nutrition. They’re the only veggie source of vitamin D (and one of the few foods that naturally contain it). Plus, they’re low in fat and carbs and provide significant amounts of vitamins A, C, B6, and B12 and selenium.

Learn about different mushroom varieties, from button and portobello to maitake and oyster mushrooms, and the differences in flavor.

Mushroom Varieties, Explained // White Button, Cremini, Truffle, Portobello, Oyster, Shiitake, Chanterelle, Porcini and Morel // Tips for preparing: