Ask HN: Best way to learn about edible mushrooms

2 points by matt_the_bass 7y ago ↗ HN

Hi All. I really enjoy foraging and today I found about 7kg of Miataki mushrooms in about 40 minutes of light hiking. I pick those since they are edible and have no poisonous look-alikes. However I’d love to learn how to identify other edibles. Does anyone have any suggestions of where to start?

Bonus points: I’d love to learn more about foraging in general. Any ideas about this in general?

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eindiran 7y ago ↗

I'd say the best (and safest) way is to find a local mycologist or foraging group and try to sync up with them. Barring that, see if there are any good guides specifically for your area.

As a desk guide, rather than an in-the-field guide I'd recommend "Mushrooms Demystified": https://www.amazon.com/Mushrooms-Demystified-David-Arora/dp/...