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Wisconsin Mushroom ID

Posted by turningcolorz 5 (My Page) on
Tue, Oct 30, 07 at 18:47

I'm trying to ID a mushroom growing in some hemlock mulch in Wisconsin. I have a picture of the specimen, but not sure how to post it here. Can anyone recommend a good online reference source that has pics I can refer to?

Thanks in advance,
Mike - TurningColorz


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RE: Wisconsin Mushroom ID

You can use Photobucket.com to store your picture and then post a link to the picture here.


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RE: Wisconsin Mushroom ID

Thanks!
I should've thought of that myself...
I broke one open to show the inside. The mushrooms pictured seem to be fully matured and about 2 weeks old. They seem to grow in clusters of 3.
I don't want to eat them, but they do look tasty!

Mike - TurningColorz

Here is a link that might be useful: Wisconsin hemlock mushroom?


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RE: Wisconsin Mushroom ID

Those are good looking! Not sure if this will help you, but give this id key a try.

Here is another site.

Here is a link that might be useful: Mushroom id key


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Thanks!
I think I found it, 'Lycoperdon pyriforme' apparently known as a common Puffball. They say it's edible, but the hemlock mulch it's growing in makes me think twice.
Anyway, thanks for the links!

Mike - TurningColorz

Here is a link that might be useful: Could this be it?


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That sure does look like it. I wouldn't eat them either.


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