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Oyster mushrooms #566262

Asked June 01, 2019, 10:20 AM EDT

While morel hunting I came across these. It has been suggested that these are oyster mushrooms, and edible. As I have no experience with these, would you be able to confirm that identification, or suggest some other tests for confirmation? Very much appreciated. - Tito

Oakland County Michigan

Expert Response

Thank you for asking a question through Ask an Expert. Due to the diversity of mushrooms, along with the fact that many look alike, and varying toxicity of mushrooms, we’re unable to identify mushrooms or indicate whether or not they are edible. Getting it wrong could have serious, if not deadly, consequences. Please read the following article from a colleague that studies mushrooms:

Identifying mushrooms: There is more to it than you might realize:

http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/identifying_mushrooms_there_is_more_to_it_than_you_might_realize

Here are a few additional resources that may be helpful:






Thank you for using Ask an Expert! Replied June 03, 2019, 7:52 PM EDT

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