This time of year, you might see fresh morel mushrooms pop up at farmers markets and on restaurant menus. But what exactly are these funky-looking fungi? Morels are wild mushrooms with distinctive ...

California health officials issue urgent warning after toxic death cap mushrooms cause fatal outbreak. These dangerous fungi ...

Just half of a "death cap" mushroom can be deadly, one expert said.

This undated photo provided by California Department of Health shows a Death Cap Mushroom. (California Department of Health via AP) California officials are warning foragers after an outbreak of ...

Many foragers have learned the hard way that eating mushrooms in the wild can turn a fun hike into a medical emergency. That's because many wild mushrooms are actually not edible. Speaking about the ...

The hills are alive — with the sights of mushrooms. It’s peak mushroom season for both novice and pro foragers in the Pacific Northwest. You can find mushrooms in both eastern and western Washington, ...

In today’s world, where the connection to nature often feels distant, foraging offers a thrilling gateway back to our natural environment. Foraging Secrets is not just a product; it is a comprehensive ...

Alexander Piel receives funding from the Salk/UCSD Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny and the Department of Human Origins, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology. He ...

In our Uniquely stories, CDT journalists celebrate what we love most about Centre County, its history & culture. Read more. Story idea? [email protected]. September is National Mushroom ...

Hunter Vargo, owner of Mountain View Mushrooms, pinches a king black pearl oyster mushroom in his grow room. The ancient Greeks used to think that the mushrooms were sent from Zeus by his lightning, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California poison control identified 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning linked to death cap mushrooms, which killed ...

(AP) – California officials are warning foragers after an outbreak of poisoning linked to wild mushrooms that has killed one adult and caused severe liver damage in several patients, including ...