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Mushroom #854371

Asked October 30, 2023, 3:49 PM EDT

Looking to identify a mushroom. Also looking for a course for mushroom identification. My daughter was telling me about some people who took a course in mushroom ID but she doesn’t know where.

St. Clair 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:



MSU Extension does not currently host any mushroom identification courses.

Sincerely,
An Ask Extension Expert Replied October 30, 2023, 4:08 PM EDT

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