Common Mushrooms in New York
Most people regard some backyard mushrooms as mysterious, concerning and intriguing, raising questions such as, what kind of mushrooms grow in yards? What are the most common mushrooms that are in yards? How to tell what mushroom is in your yard?
Unique and beautiful backyard mushrooms are always interesting, but some of these mushrooms are poisonous. It is advisable not to eat or even touch any mushroom in your yard that you don’t have any idea about.
Most backyard mushrooms are not poisonous and even play a very crucial role in the ecosystem of your backyard. But what are the most common mushrooms in New York?
Phallus Impudicus (Common Stinkhorn)
The phallus impudicus is a part of a family that consists of different stinkhorns that are commonly known for their phallic shape and foul odor when they mature. Most of these mushrooms are found in North America, including New York, Ireland, Britain and Europe, mostly during the summer season up to late autumn.
Coprinus Comatus (Shaggy Ink Cap)
The shaggy ink cap is also called the lawyer’s ink or shaggy mane. This is a common mushroom that grows in the backyard. At first, they grow as white cylinders from the ground and then, later, as a bell-shaped cap that is already covered with open scales.
Meadow Mushroom or Field (Agaricus Campestris)
It is similar to the common button mushroom, with the same texture and taste. Sometimes they grow alone, while other times they grow in groups. Sometimes, gradually or in arcs with fairy rings, in meadows, fields and lawns.
Panaeolus Foenisecii (Mower’s Mushroom)
These types of mushrooms are also known as brown hay or haymaker’s mushrooms. They are very common in lawns during the summer.
These mushrooms are inedible, but they aren’t highly toxic, which is fortunate because they are eaten frequently by kids. Identifying them is very challenging because there are look-alikes that are very dangerous.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What kind of mushrooms grow in yards?
There are different mushrooms that can grow in your yard depending on the weather and location. Some of these mushrooms can be poisonous, while others can be consumed.
What are the most common mushrooms that grow in yards?
There are many mushrooms that you can find in your yard. Among these mushrooms are:
- Giant puffball
- Fly agaric
- Shaggy ink cap
- Mower’s mushroom
- Meadow mushroom
How to tell what kind of mushroom is in your yard?
Identifying the kind of mushroom that is in your yard can be challenging, but using parts of a mushroom can help identify what kind of mushroom it is.
Conclusion
With knowledge about what kinds of mushrooms can grow in yards, what the most common mushrooms in yards are, and how to tell what mushrooms are in your yard, it is possible to easily manage the mushrooms for consumption.
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