Top: this is what it looks like right underneath the stem. This is the mycelium, this is the actual mushroom. Bottom: This is a sample of about 4 mm from the above as seen under a microscope. The mycelium, the mushroom, is a fine structure of filaments on or under the forest floor.

 

Mushrooming Without Fear is a unique mushroom identification book presenting the safe method to identify the best edible mushrooms. This site contains additional information for the reader. You can order the book directly from the publishers by clicking on the picture.

Mushrooming With Confidence extends the positive identificaction method to mushrooms with gills. Click on picture to order.

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