tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post8983971116183114300..comments2024-03-29T01:25:20.059-07:00Comments on Powell River Books Blog: Pacific Northwest Plants: AmanitaPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-86068193681282026242010-11-11T12:29:54.846-08:002010-11-11T12:29:54.846-08:00Margaret - I'd be afraid to pick anything to e...Margaret - I'd be afraid to pick anything to eat other than a chanterelle. That's the only one I am confident about identifying. John hunts pine mushrooms to sell sometimes. Of course, he has his secret spots. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-69090091218058568552010-11-11T07:31:03.586-08:002010-11-11T07:31:03.586-08:00My mom picks mushrooms and will often knock on nei...My mom picks mushrooms and will often knock on neighbours doors seeking permission to pick mushrooms in their yard. They are all used to her now but at first they were quite unsure...Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593728147751269710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-62336961019189638572010-11-09T06:48:14.188-08:002010-11-09T06:48:14.188-08:00I have friends who are avid mushroom hunters, but ...I have friends who are avid mushroom hunters, but since I don't care for them myself, I hardly go in search of them! They're always fascinating to look at, though, and the varieties are seemingly endless.<br /><br />When I took the weekend reflection picture, I did take the picture because of the cloud reflection-- I already had the "head in the clouds" phrase in mind!lizziviggihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15921603615699013169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-25485486590892990162010-11-08T20:22:02.922-08:002010-11-08T20:22:02.922-08:00I feel a bit proud that I figured out part of the ...I feel a bit proud that I figured out part of the identification puzzle, but thanks again goes to Sue for even more details. My readers are the best! - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-45963848200940090332010-11-08T08:05:52.077-08:002010-11-08T08:05:52.077-08:00We had tons of mushrooms popping up in our lawn af...We had tons of mushrooms popping up in our lawn after the August rains. I really need to learn what to look for so I don't mow over something worth keeping! Liz took the reflection picture, but I would guess the reflection was on purpose for weekend reflections.Elihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159209489700370226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-32701639045746881622010-11-07T23:56:49.808-08:002010-11-07T23:56:49.808-08:00Anonymous is right, it is Amanita muscaria, the Fl...Anonymous is right, it is Amanita muscaria, the Fly Agaric. Very pretty, but poisonous of course so don't even think about eating it! Looking at these pictures though, I think you have two types of Agaric here, they often grow together like this, the paler more brownish one possibly being the False Deathcap, Amanita citrina, or the Panthercap, Amanita pantherina. I'm no expert though, just a very interested amateur.Sue Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463317651625459406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-820797277410030852010-11-07T22:49:05.859-08:002010-11-07T22:49:05.859-08:00I would love to do a 'mushroom identification&...I would love to do a 'mushroom identification' course. I am just to wary to actually try any that I think I have positively identified. Apparently the pretty they are the more poisonous they are!Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117681021989984923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-64592158441836929322010-11-07T19:48:08.870-08:002010-11-07T19:48:08.870-08:00Thank you Anonymous, wish I could thank you in per...Thank you Anonymous, wish I could thank you in person. Who would guess so many special shrooms would be growing in a parking lot. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-27934906730599611192010-11-07T19:37:17.586-08:002010-11-07T19:37:17.586-08:00Your mushroom is called amanita muscaria. it's...Your mushroom is called amanita muscaria. it's a very special mushroom as it's been used by people for 1000's of years. shroomery.org is a good place to research amanita muscaria, as there is a direct link under "mushroom info"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-64537498819065550282010-11-07T16:19:26.301-08:002010-11-07T16:19:26.301-08:00so so amazing.... a blessing! can stop me dead in ...so so amazing.... a blessing! can stop me dead in my tracks to enjoy the amazing colours design and seasonDuane Robert Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08197313428049146792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-31414775682033058622010-11-07T16:01:26.253-08:002010-11-07T16:01:26.253-08:00We had so much rain here this summer we actually h...We had so much rain here this summer we actually had mushrooms growing around here, in the desert part of the prairie.<br />Amanita aren't edible but they sure are interesting, especially that orange one.<br />Neat pictures.<br />-- K<br /><br />Kay, Alberta, Canada<br />An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous TravelKay L. 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