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Edible Wild Mushrooms in LA


 
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Some people think that the LA area is a mycological wasteland, totally devoid of fine, flavorful, fleshy fungi.  However, the following edible species are often found within the greater Los Angeles Area:

Chanterelle - Cantharellus cibarius
Morel - Morchella elata (and relatives)
Oyster Mushroom - Pleurotus ostreatus
Blewit - Clitocybe nuda
Bear's Head - Hericium erinaceus (and relatives)
Candy Cap - Lactarius rubidus
Agaricus species
Fairy-ring Mushroom - Marasmius oreades
Shaggy Parasol - Macrolepiota rachodes
Man on Horseback - Tricholoma flavovirens
Springtime Amanita - Amanita velosa

Come to our forays and meetings to see and learn about these as well as poisonous species in the Los Angeles Area

Created in January 2002.  Last update May 16, 2004
Copyright 2002, 2003 by the Los Angles Mycological Society unless otherwise noted
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This page is part of the Los Angeles Mycological Society web page at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County