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DEPRESSED HEDGEHOG

DEPRESSED HEDGEHOG, Hydnum Umbilicatum

Hydnum umbilicatum, commonly known as the depressed hedgehog, is a species of tooth fungus in the family Hydnaceae. It was scientifically described in 1902 by American mycologist Charles Horton Peck. It is found in eastern North America, where it grows on boggy soil under conifer trees. Edibility: Edible, tastes terrible.

JELLY EAR

JELLY EAR, Auricularia Judae

Auricularia auricula-judae, which has the recommended English name jelly ear, also known as Judas's ear or Jew's ear, is a species of fungus in the order Auriculariales. Basidiocarps are brown, gelatinous, and have a noticeably ear-like shape. They grow on wood, especially elder.

BLACK TRUMPET

BLACK TRUMPET, Craterellus Cornucopioides

Craterellus cornucopioides, or horn of plenty, is an edible mushroom. It is also known as the black chanterelle, black trumpet, trompette de la mort, trombetta dei morti or trumpet of the dead.

YELLOW BRITTLEGILL

YELLOW BRITTLEGILL, Russula Claroflava

Russula claroflava, commonly known as the yellow swamp russula or yellow swamp brittlegill, is a basidiomycete mushroom of the genus Russula. It is found in wet places under birch and aspen woodlands across Europe and North America. It has a yellow cap, white gills and stipe and bruises grey. It is mild-tasting and regarded as good to eat.

GIANT PUFFBALL

GIANT PUFFBALL, Calvatia Gigantea

Calvatia gigantea, commonly known as the Giant puffball, is a puffball mushroom commonly found in meadows, fields, and deciduous forests worldwide usually in late summer and autumn. It is common throughout Europe and North America.