PNW mushroom foraging: cat's tongue, white jelly, Pseudohydnum gelatinosum, an awesome trailside snack! +black cup fungus.

in #nature7 years ago

Cat's Tongue Fungus

Cat's tongue is a translucent, toothed mushroom which is perfectly fine to pick up and toss in your mouth. Refreshingly packed with water, a delightful find on any hike. If you go out just after it freezes in the fall you can find these frozen like popsicles!

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Kids love finding and eating these, along with witch's butter, a bright orange jelly and another trail-side favorite of all ages.

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Black Cup Fungus

Considered inedible, it has no particular taste or odor, just probably a bit tough and chewy. Not poisonous though, at least to humans, so if someone is adventurous, go ahead and try it.

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This one was probably about 1"-1.5" diameter.

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Hope you enjoyed this first part, more to come from our foraging trip.

Disclaimer: I could be a liar or an idiot, always do your own research :)