They also found these white mushrooms(right) that smelled like almond when they were cooked. However, without the proper identification they weren't sure what species they are. Almond Agaricus (Agaricus brasiliensis) or it could be in the Aminita species family.



This species of Chanterelle (on the right) Cantharellus_cibarius is bright yellow and can be easily seen growing in Wisconsin woods in July and early fall.

John Fetzer (right) pulling off some fresh Chicken of the Woods while foraging in Chippewa County. Some specimens of this fungi can weigh as much as 40-50 lbs. When picked fresh, it is very delicious to eat after thoroughly cooking.

(left) At first glance, this specimen may look like an edible, but it is NOT. Commonly called the Jack-O-Lantern mushroom because it glows at night. Omphalotus olearius is quite poisonous and can cause severe cramping. It grows on rotting hardwoods.

Jacqueline and her husband found this fresh specimen (left) on an oak stump on their property in Nashotah , WI.

(left) Another mushroom that likes to fruit on maple duriing the spring and early fall wetter months is the oyster. Pleurotus ostreatus is the species pictured here.

Pictured above is Leucoagaricus americanus (Lepiota americana) found here on newly laid mulch. This species likes to fruit after a good rain. It is edible with a wild flavor. It may be confused with a smaller species, Lepiota cristata, which may be poisonous. Check first with an expert before consuming any mushroom you find.

Bruce D. Comdohr took this photo of Giant puffballs (Calvatia gigantea) taken in an orchard in Richfield, WI.




Jay K. of the Rhinelander area in northern Wisconsin saw this red squirrel munching on Leccinum aurantiacum, an edible fruiting in the pines. The little varment grabbed the speciment, climbed a tree and was gone with his bounty. Poor Jay was hoping he had at least an appetizer. With little rain, northern Wisconsin was not producing too much fungi.