Things are starting to heat up....

As we move into the prime fungi season and are blessed with promising rain, I'd to remind folks to please following the guidelines below for additions to the project:

-- Make sure to only document fungi that are neither immature or too old, dry, wet, wrinkly or damaged. Prime specimens in good condition are of the greatest scientific value by far.

-- Make sure the mushroom is big in the photograph and in focus, so that all details can be seen well.

-- Avoid bright sunlight or partial shade; cast your shadow on the mushroom to take a picture so it’s evenly lit

-- Photograph the following:

1. Cap surface
2. Underside (gills or pores)
3. The full stem including the base (this might require carefully lifting the mushroom out with a knife)
4. A leaf or needles from the closest tree (if there is a tree nearby)

-- Smell the mushroom and take note of the odor in your iNat observation

-- Make a note of any discoloration or bruising that happens when you handle it

Posted on July 15, 2023 11:14 AM by pcpalmer3