Comment on Mushroom ID

• LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  I’m not sure I understand the distinction you are making here but I wouldn’t say it’s the only way to categorically identify mushrooms either. It is one tool among many, and one that is typically used with unfamiliar mushrooms, not those that a person is already familiar with.

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  • chumbalumber@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    I’m UK based so not hugely familiar with US mushrooms, but I seem to recall a spore print being useful for checking for false parasol? Though it’s not the most obvious (e.g. snakeskin markings for distinguishing from parasol).

    Btw I totally agree with your general point (I never use them, except to produce pretty spore prints for friends).

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