Mike Brooks Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Hi, is anyone able to assist it the identification of this fungi. Suddenly launched itself in my garden. is it an edible variety? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutddicted Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Look like homey mushrooms to me. Wait for another opinion to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svs Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Agreed, homey or honey or Armillaria. Edible if lawn is chemical free and cooked properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Honey Mushrooms is one common name typically applied to species of Armillaria. I agree, these look like Armillaria. IMO, Armillaria mushrooms should be par-boiled before sauteing or cooked in a stew. There is a substance present in fresh Honey Mushrooms that causes sickness for some people. Par-boiling in a rolling boil of water for 5 minutes or so and draining off the liquid is recommended. Even if this is done, for anyone who has never before consumed this type mushroom initially trying only a small portion of well-cooked ones is recommended. 'Watch out for other types of mushrooms hiding beneath those clusters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bprzyw Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Dave W said: Honey Mushrooms is one common name typically applied to species of Armillaria. I agree, these look like Armillaria. IMO, Armillaria mushrooms should be par-boiled before sauteing or cooked in a stew. There is a substance present in fresh Honey Mushrooms that causes sickness for some people. Par-boiling in a rolling boil of water for 5 minutes or so and draining off the liquid is recommended. Even if this is done, for anyone who has never before consumed this type mushroom initially trying only a small portion of well-cooked ones is recommended. 'Watch out for other types of mushrooms hiding beneath those clusters! Agreed Dave W. Keep an eye for any other types growing there!! Nice find Mike Brooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brooks Posted October 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 May i thank you all for responding. I will gather more data on that particular veriety. Thanks again. Regards Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rondayvous Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 There must be a lot of decaying roots below that grass for there to be so many honeys. There are so many (often) when you find them that it is impossible to eat them all. One good way to kill two birds with one stone is to dry them for later, then throw away the water you use to re-hydrate them. They are a favorite in my house with sauerkraut to make pierogis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutddicted Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 Homeys 😂. Oops. Rondy, when you rehydrate them, how is the flavour and texture? Do you slice them up before you dry? What is the process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 As suggested, Armillaria may be dehydrated and saved for future use. They also freeze well. Par-boil before wrapping portions tightly in plastic wrap. I then cover with foil as it helps keep things wrapped tightly in the freezer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rondayvous Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 15 hours ago, troutddicted said: Homeys 😂. Oops. Rondy, when you rehydrate them, how is the flavour and texture? Do you slice them up before you dry? What is the process? I just cut off most of the stem and throw them in the dehydrator. If they are big I might cut them in half. I like them better rehydrated than fresh, texture nice and firm. When I dehydrate mushrooms I dry them till they are cracker dry then vacuum them in pint or quart vacuum bags for storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCn15 Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 17 hours ago, Rondayvous said: There must be a lot of decaying roots below that grass for there to be so many honeys. There are so many (often) when you find them that it is impossible to eat them all. One good way to kill two birds with one stone is to dry them for later, then throw away the water you use to re-hydrate them. They are a favorite in my house with sauerkraut to make pierogis. Now you're talking my language. ooooo...sauerkraut and pidpenky pierogies....drool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dude12o Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 What is that purple I am seeing on some of caps in the last picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 Armillaria mushrooms can exhibit slow reddish-brown staining, in particular when there's insect damage present. Here's two photos of what I IDed last September as Armillaria mellea. The reddish-brown to purplish staining is due to insect damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dude12o Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 I did not know that, good to know. I see a lot of Armillaria tabescens here in Ms, or I should say, what I suspected to be A. Tabescens. I have never noticed this bruising before. Thank you for the info Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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