. Jalbum 8.1 slides/IMG_1882.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Boletus edulis, the King Bolete, aka Porcini, Salt Point State Park, Sonoma Co. CA December 24, 2008. - Michael and Aaron take Jane on here first mushroom foray Boletus edulis, the King Bolete, aka Porcini, Salt Point State Park, Sonoma Co. CA December 24, 2008. - Michael and Aaron take Jane on here first mushroom foray slides/IMG_1882.JPG slides/IMG_1883.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Boletus edulis, the King Bolete Boletus edulis, the King Bolete slides/IMG_1883.JPG slides/IMG_1884.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Aaron and Michael Miller Aaron and Michael Miller slides/IMG_1884.JPG slides/IMG_1885.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Boletus edulis, the King Bolete Boletus edulis, the King Bolete slides/IMG_1885.JPG slides/IMG_1886.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Russula rosecea, Rosy russula. You can barely see the reddish blush on the stalk in this picture. Russula rosecea, Rosy russula. You can barely see the reddish blush on the stalk in this picture. slides/IMG_1886.JPG slides/IMG_1887.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Russula rosecea, Rosy Russula Russula rosecea, Rosy Russula slides/IMG_1887.JPG slides/IMG_1888.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Lactarius xanthogalactus, the Yellow Staining Milk Cap. it can be identified from similar species by the yellow latex it exudes Lactarius xanthogalactus, the Yellow Staining Milk Cap. it can be identified from similar species by the yellow latex it exudes slides/IMG_1888.JPG slides/IMG_1889.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Lactarius xanthogalactus, the Yellow Staining Milk Cap. it can be identified from similar species by the yellow latex it exudes Lactarius xanthogalactus, the Yellow Staining Milk Cap. it can be identified from similar species by the yellow latex it exudes slides/IMG_1889.JPG slides/IMG_1890.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Cortinarius mutabilis Cortinarius mutabilis slides/IMG_1890.JPG slides/IMG_1891.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Cortinarius mutabilis Cortinarius mutabilis slides/IMG_1891.JPG slides/IMG_1892.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Cortinarius mutabilis under a shrump Cortinarius mutabilis under a shrump slides/IMG_1892.JPG slides/IMG_1893.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Cortinarius mutabilis Cortinarius mutabilis slides/IMG_1893.JPG slides/IMG_1894.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Cortinarius mushrooms under a shrump. Cortinarius is the largest genus of gilled mushrooms, with over 1,000 species, many of them still unclassified Cortinarius mushrooms under a shrump. Cortinarius is the largest genus of gilled mushrooms, with over 1,000 species, many of them still unclassified slides/IMG_1894.JPG slides/IMG_1895.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Cortinarius mushrooms under a shrump. Cortinarius is the largest genus of gilled mushrooms, with over 1,000 species, many of them still unclassified Cortinarius mushrooms under a shrump. Cortinarius is the largest genus of gilled mushrooms, with over 1,000 species, many of them still unclassified slides/IMG_1895.JPG slides/IMG_1896.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Cortinarius mushrooms under a shrump. Cortinarius is the largest genus of gilled mushrooms, with over 1,000 species, many of them still unclassified Cortinarius mushrooms under a shrump. Cortinarius is the largest genus of gilled mushrooms, with over 1,000 species, many of them still unclassified slides/IMG_1896.JPG slides/IMG_1897.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Amanita muscaria. Most specimens do not fade this much around the edge of the cap. This one has the characteristic white warts on its cap Amanita muscaria. Most specimens do not fade this much around the edge of the cap. This one has the characteristic white warts on its cap slides/IMG_1897.JPG slides/IMG_1899.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Laccaria laccata, the "Lackluster laccaria" Laccaria laccata, the "Lackluster laccaria" slides/IMG_1899.JPG slides/IMG_1900.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 A second Boletus edulis, the King Bolete A second Boletus edulis, the King Bolete slides/IMG_1900.JPG slides/IMG_1901.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Boletus edulis, the King Bolete Boletus edulis, the King Bolete slides/IMG_1901.JPG slides/IMG_1902.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 slides/IMG_1902.JPG slides/IMG_1903.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 slides/IMG_1903.JPG slides/IMG_1905.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Amanita aspera, the Yellow Veiled Amanita. It is called this because its ring is yellow, which is easy to see in this image, and not as easy to see in the next one Amanita aspera, the Yellow Veiled Amanita. It is called this because its ring is yellow, which is easy to see in this image, and not as easy to see in the next one slides/IMG_1905.JPG slides/IMG_1906.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Amanita aspera, the Yellow Veiled Amanita. It is called this because its ring is yellow Amanita aspera, the Yellow Veiled Amanita. It is called this because its ring is yellow slides/IMG_1906.JPG slides/IMG_1907.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Lactarius xanthogalactus, the Yellow Staining Milk Cap. The latex is easy to see seeping from the gills in this image. Lactarius xanthogalactus, the Yellow Staining Milk Cap. The latex is easy to see seeping from the gills in this image. slides/IMG_1907.JPG slides/IMG_1908.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Lactarius xanthogalactus, the Yellow Staining Milk Cap. Lactarius xanthogalactus, the Yellow Staining Milk Cap. slides/IMG_1908.JPG slides/IMG_1909.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Tricholoma flavovirens, the Man on Horseback. This specimen has the charistic yellow gills which you can see in the next picture. This bright yellow species is supposed to be edible, but we have never tried it. It is associated exculsively with pine. Tricholoma flavovirens, the Man on Horseback. This specimen has the charistic yellow gills which you can see in the next picture. This bright yellow species is supposed to be edible, but we have never tried it. It is associated exculsively with pine. slides/IMG_1909.JPG slides/IMG_1910.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Tricholoma flavovirens, the Man on Horseback. This specimen has the charistic yellow gills which you can see in the next picture. This bright yellow species is supposed to be edible, but we have never tried it. It is associated exculsively with pine. Tricholoma flavovirens, the Man on Horseback. This specimen has the charistic yellow gills which you can see in the next picture. This bright yellow species is supposed to be edible, but we have never tried it. It is associated exculsively with pine. slides/IMG_1910.JPG slides/IMG_1911.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Interesting mushroom, but we haven't identified it yet Interesting mushroom, but we haven't identified it yet slides/IMG_1911.JPG slides/IMG_1912.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 slides/IMG_1912.JPG slides/IMG_1913.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Banana Slug Banana Slug slides/IMG_1913.JPG slides/STA_1914.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 LBM -(Little brown mushroom) This is a very common LBM - Mycena murina LBM -(Little brown mushroom) This is a very common LBM - Mycena murina slides/STA_1914.JPG slides/IMG_1915.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 section of mushroom fairy ring section of mushroom fairy ring slides/IMG_1915.JPG slides/IMG_1916.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Suillus tomertosus, the Poor Man's Slippery Jack. It is closely related to the Boletus edulis, the King Bolete (Porcini), but tastes terrible. Like the Porcini, it has a spongy pore layer on the bottom of the cap, which is visible in the next picture. Suillus tomertosus, the Poor Man's Slippery Jack. It is closely related to the Boletus edulis, the King Bolete (Porcini), but tastes terrible. Like the Porcini, it has a spongy pore layer on the bottom of the cap, which is visible in the next picture. slides/IMG_1916.JPG slides/IMG_1917.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Suillus tomertosus, the Poor Man's Slippery Jack. It is closely related to the Boletus edulis, the King Bolete, but tastes terrible. Like the Porcini, it has a spongy port layer on the bottom of the cap, which is visible here. Suillus tomertosus, the Poor Man's Slippery Jack. It is closely related to the Boletus edulis, the King Bolete, but tastes terrible. Like the Porcini, it has a spongy port layer on the bottom of the cap, which is visible here. slides/IMG_1917.JPG slides/IMG_1918.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Tricholoma flavovirens, the Man on Horseback. This one has white gills. It may be a very similar species that had not been identified when "Mushrooms Demystified" was published, so I (Aaron Miller, who provided all the captions) would not eat it. Tricholoma flavovirens, the Man on Horseback. This one has white gills. It may be a very similar species that had not been identified when "Mushrooms Demystified" was published, so I (Aaron Miller, who provided all the captions) would not eat it. slides/IMG_1918.JPG slides/IMG_1919.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Tricholoma flavovirens, the Man on Horseback. Tricholoma flavovirens, the Man on Horseback. slides/IMG_1919.JPG slides/IMG_1925.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 These are very common LBMs - Little brown mushrooms - Mycena murina These are very common LBMs - Little brown mushrooms - Mycena murina slides/IMG_1925.JPG slides/IMG_1927.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Naematoloma fasciculare - these are sulfur tufts growing on an eucalyptus stump. This picture does not illustrate their brilliant yellow color. Naematoloma fasciculare - these are sulfur tufts growing on an eucalyptus stump. This picture does not illustrate their brilliant yellow color. slides/IMG_1927.JPG slides/IMG_1928.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Unable to idenify right now Unable to idenify right now slides/IMG_1928.JPG slides/IMG_1929.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 A very large Amanita muscaria. On this speciman, the tell-talk white warts have washed off. A very large Amanita muscaria. On this speciman, the tell-talk white warts have washed off. slides/IMG_1929.JPG slides/IMG_1930.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Unable to identify right now Unable to identify right now slides/IMG_1930.JPG slides/IMG_1931.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 slides/IMG_1931.JPG slides/IMG_1935.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Some sort of Russula. We call them JARS - (Just Another Russula). Russulas are extremely common in the West and their extreme color variability makes most of them unrecognizable. Some sort of Russula. We call them JARS - (Just Another Russula). Russulas are extremely common in the West and their extreme color variability makes most of them unrecognizable. slides/IMG_1935.JPG slides/IMG_1936.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 This is a "spy". It smells like a cucumber and grows under pine at the same time and place as Porcinis, thus it is a good indicator species. This is a "spy". It smells like a cucumber and grows under pine at the same time and place as Porcinis, thus it is a good indicator species. slides/IMG_1936.JPG slides/IMG_1937.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 That's the Pacific Ocean over there That's the Pacific Ocean over there slides/IMG_1937.JPG slides/IMG_1939.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 We haven't identified this mushroom yet We haven't identified this mushroom yet slides/IMG_1939.JPG slides/IMG_1940.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Lactarius fragilis, a Candy Cap. This one is rather large and yellow. It exudes a very watery latex and smells like maple syrup when dried. Lactarius fragilis, a Candy Cap. This one is rather large and yellow. It exudes a very watery latex and smells like maple syrup when dried. slides/IMG_1940.JPG slides/IMG_1942.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Lactarius fragilis, Candy Cap. This one has a rather thick stalk. Note how the stalk is hollow and snaps easily Lactarius fragilis, Candy Cap. This one has a rather thick stalk. Note how the stalk is hollow and snaps easily slides/IMG_1942.JPG slides/IMG_1944.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Laccaria amethystina, Amethyst Laccaria. Aaron has found more of these with a more pronounced purple on the stalk on more recent forays. Laccaria amethystina, Amethyst Laccaria. Aaron has found more of these with a more pronounced purple on the stalk on more recent forays. slides/IMG_1944.JPG slides/IMG_1945.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Probably Amanita pantherina, Panther Amanita. It is similar to the Yellow Veiled Amanita, Amanita aspera, but has a white veil and a brownish cap. It can be confused with darker capped varieties of the Yellow Veiled Amanita and the Gemmed Amanita. Probably Amanita pantherina, Panther Amanita. It is similar to the Yellow Veiled Amanita, Amanita aspera, but has a white veil and a brownish cap. It can be confused with darker capped varieties of the Yellow Veiled Amanita and the Gemmed Amanita. slides/IMG_1945.JPG slides/IMG_1946.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Boletus edulis, the King Bolete, aka Porcini Boletus edulis, the King Bolete, aka Porcini slides/IMG_1946.JPG slides/IMG_1948.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Laccaria laccata, the "Lackluster laccaria" Laccaria laccata, the "Lackluster laccaria" slides/IMG_1948.JPG slides/IMG_1949.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Highway 1 and the Pacific Ocean past the tree Highway 1 and the Pacific Ocean past the tree slides/IMG_1949.JPG slides/IMG_1953.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Pretty lichen in the pine needles Pretty lichen in the pine needles slides/IMG_1953.JPG slides/IMG_1954.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Aaron and Jane with some of the mushrooms Aaron and Jane with some of the mushrooms slides/IMG_1954.JPG slides/IMG_1955.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Arron and Michael with two of the Porcinis (soon to be dried and stored for a future dinner) Arron and Michael with two of the Porcinis (soon to be dried and stored for a future dinner) slides/IMG_1955.JPG slides/IMG_1958.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Amanita pachycolea, Western Grisette. This is a gray or grayish-brown Amanita with very pronounced striations along the edge of the cap. It often lacks a ring, which distinquishes it from other Amanitas. Amanita pachycolea, Western Grisette. This is a gray or grayish-brown Amanita with very pronounced striations along the edge of the cap. It often lacks a ring, which distinquishes it from other Amanitas. slides/IMG_1958.JPG slides/IMG_1959.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Amanita pachycolea, Western Grisette. This is a gray or grayish-brown Amanita with very pronounced striations along the edge of the cap. Amanita pachycolea, Western Grisette. This is a gray or grayish-brown Amanita with very pronounced striations along the edge of the cap. slides/IMG_1959.JPG slides/IMG_1961.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Amanita pantherina, Panther Amanita. It has a warty dark brown cap, but is otherwise similar to A. gemmata. Amanita pantherina, Panther Amanita. It has a warty dark brown cap, but is otherwise similar to A. gemmata. slides/IMG_1961.JPG slides/IMG_1963.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 This Amanita pantherina has a warty bulb instead of a true volva at the base of the stalk This Amanita pantherina has a warty bulb instead of a true volva at the base of the stalk slides/IMG_1963.JPG slides/IMG_1965.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Aaron with Amanita muscaria Aaron with Amanita muscaria slides/IMG_1965.JPG slides/IMG_1966.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Russula rosacea, the "Rosy Russula" Russula rosacea, the "Rosy Russula" slides/IMG_1966.JPG slides/IMG_1967.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Russula rosacea, the "Rosy Russula" Gills, red cap and reddush hue to the stalk identify this mushroom Russula rosacea, the "Rosy Russula" Gills, red cap and reddush hue to the stalk identify this mushroom slides/IMG_1967.JPG slides/IMG_1969.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Gomphidious oregonensis , Insidious Gomphidious. All Gomphii have yellow at the base of the stalk and gills that run down the stalk. The cap is very slimy, with debris aghering to it. There are three common species: 1.G oregonensis (this one) cap is dull brown, buff, grey, or pinkish 2. G glutinosus, Hideous Gomphidious, cap is dark brown or dark grey 3. G.subroseus, Rosy Gomphidious, cap is bright rosy - see MD color plate 112. Gomphidious oregonensis , Insidious Gomphidious. All Gomphii have yellow at the base of the stalk and gills that run down the stalk. The cap is very slimy, with debris aghering to it. There are three common species: 1.G oregonensis (this one) cap is dull brown, buff, grey, or pinkish 2. G glutinosus, Hideous Gomphidious, cap is dark brown or dark grey 3. G.subroseus, Rosy Gomphidious, cap is bright rosy - see MD color plate 112. slides/IMG_1969.JPG slides/IMG_1970.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Highway 1 and the Pacific Ocean Highway 1 and the Pacific Ocean slides/IMG_1970.JPG slides/IMG_1974.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Driving home from the coast 12/24/08 Driving home from the coast 12/24/08 slides/IMG_1974.JPG slides/IMG_1978.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 slides/IMG_1978.JPG slides/IMG_1981.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 slides/IMG_1981.JPG slides/IMG_1982.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 slides/IMG_1982.JPG slides/IMG_1983.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Russian River meets the Pacifc Ocean Russian River meets the Pacifc Ocean slides/IMG_1983.JPG slides/IMG_1984.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 slides/IMG_1984.JPG slides/IMG_1985.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Monte Rio, CA, Vacation Wonderland Monte Rio, CA, Vacation Wonderland slides/IMG_1985.JPG slides/IMG_1986.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Downtown Monte Rio, Christmas Eve 2008 Downtown Monte Rio, Christmas Eve 2008 slides/IMG_1986.JPG slides/IMG_1991.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Aaron lays out mushrooms in specimen box for identification Aaron lays out mushrooms in specimen box for identification slides/IMG_1991.JPG slides/IMG_1992.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 slides/IMG_1992.JPG slides/IMG_1993.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 slides/IMG_1993.JPG slides/IMG_2002.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 slides/IMG_2002.JPG slides/IMG_2003.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 slides/IMG_2003.JPG slides/IMG_2004.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 slides/IMG_2004.JPG slides/IMG_2005.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 slides/IMG_2005.JPG slides/IMG_2006.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 slides/IMG_2006.JPG slides/IMG_2007.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 slides/IMG_2007.JPG slides/IMG_2049.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Death Cap mushrooms: Amanita phalloides found in Alan and Barbara's San Rafael yard Death Cap mushrooms: Amanita phalloides found in Alan and Barbara's San Rafael yard slides/IMG_2049.JPG slides/IMG_2050.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Bulb of the Death Cap, thought this is not a perfect example. Most have an actual cup or sack at the base of the stalk tha tthe bulb sits in. Bulb of the Death Cap, thought this is not a perfect example. Most have an actual cup or sack at the base of the stalk tha tthe bulb sits in. slides/IMG_2050.JPG slides/IMG_2051.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 White gills of the Amanita phalloides, Death Cap White gills of the Amanita phalloides, Death Cap slides/IMG_2051.JPG slides/IMG_2053.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:46:31 -0800 Aaron holds up the two Death Cap mushrooms. The left (longer stalk) is Amanita phallaides, known as the Death Cap. To the right is Amanita ocreata , known as the Destroying or Death Angel. The main difference is that the Death Cap is slimmer with a greenish-yellowish cap and the Destroying Angel is heftier with a pure white cap. Aaron holds up the two Death Cap mushrooms. The left (longer stalk) is Amanita phallaides, known as the Death Cap. To the right is Amanita ocreata , known as the Destroying or Death Angel. The main difference is that the Death Cap is slimmer with a greenish-yellowish cap and the Destroying Angel is heftier with a pure white cap. slides/IMG_2053.JPG