But the dozens of species that enthusiasts and experts collected on a recent morning represent just a tiny fraction of life ...

The Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) is an edible and medicinal fungus that grows wild in Japan, China, and North America under oak, elm, or maple trees. The mushroom has only gained popularity ...

The forest floor holds more than the fallen leaves. There are some large and interesting mushrooms, Pholiota (scaley cap) and Armillaria (honey mushrooms), at the bases of trees. Puffballs of ...

We are of two minds about mushrooms. As part of the fungi kingdom, they may be the death of us (see HBO’s “The Last of Us”). Or, just maybe, a big handful of the 5 million or more species ...

Within a week, three would be dead, a fourth fighting for life, and the fifth under investigation for potentially poisoning her guests with wild mushrooms. But the 48-year-old woman who cooked the ...

Edibles aren’t just for weed anymore. There’s a growing market for gummies, chocolates, and other products that claim to contain psychedelic mushrooms and promise consumers a new—and legal ...

According to a programme gaining momentum at NASA, the solution involves growing mushroom structures on the moon – then beyond. “You can’t take boards or bricks,” says Chris Maurer ...

Mushrooms should be stored in a breathable container. Condensation can cause them to spoil more quickly. A paper bag, or a damp paper towel, covering the mushrooms will help them stay fresh for ...

This story appears in the March 2018 issue of National Geographic magazine. Mushrooms are everywhere — on forest floors, in gardens, in networks connecting below our feet. The largest organism ...

Studies have found promising immune-boosting effects of the mushroom of immortality, particularly for those who are ill and less so for those that are healthy. Unsurprisingly, the reishi/lingzhi ...

Cultivated fresh mushrooms are available all year. Wild mushrooms are at their peak in autumn although some, such as morels, are found in spring. Dried mushrooms are available all year round.

Picture: Google It’s understood the pair had both ingested Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies shortly before becoming unwell. In June, the same product was recalled by Food Standards Australia New ...