About Fungi Land

Fungiland is a Interactive Website About Mushrooms What is Fungiland: The website provides visual information about mushrooms in specific locations. (parks, forest trails, etc.) QR codes and NFC tags placed near mushrooms directing users to the website to learn more about that particular species.

Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius)

Season: Late Spring to Early Fall Habitat: Forest They prefer acidic, well-drained, and slightly moist soil. Edibility: Edible and Safe to Eat Warning: WE DO NOT ENCOURAGE OR PROMOTE GATHERING WILD MUSHROOMS NEVER EAT OR GATHER ANY WILD MUSHROOMS. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO GATHER OR EAT ANY WILD MUSHROOMS.

Common Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus)

Season: Spring and Fall. They thrive in mild temperatures. Habitat: Glow naturally in glassland, pastures, and meadows. They prefer rich, fertile soils with plenty of organic material. Edibility: Edible and safe to eat. Warning: WE DO NOT ENCOURAGE OR PROMOTE GATHERING WILD MUSHROOMS NEVER EAT OR GATHER ANY WILD MUSHROOMS. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO GATHER OR EAT ANY WILD MUSHROOMS.

Fly Agaric

Season: Late summer to fall Habitat: Found in Forests Edibility: Toxic NOT SAFE TO EAT Warning: WE DO NOT ENCOURAGE OR PROMOTE GATHERING WILD MUSHROOMS NEVER EAT OR GATHER ANY WILD MUSHROOMS. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO GATHER OR EAT ANY WILD MUSHROOMS.

Honey Mushroom (Armillaria mellea)

Season: August through November. Habitat: Grows in forests, often in clusters on decaying trees, stumps or logs. These mushrooms prefer moist, well-drained soils, and they thrive in shady, forested areas. Edibility: Edible when cooked, but must not be eaten raw. Warning: WE DO NOT ENCOURAGE OR PROMOTE GATHERING WILD MUSHROOMS NEVER EAT OR GATHER ANY WILD MUSHROOMS. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO GATHER OR EAT ANY WILD MUSHROOMS.

King Bolete or Porcini (Boletus edulis)

Season: Late Summer to Autum. Typically August to October. Habitat: Forests with pine, spruce, oak or beech trees. Edibility: Edible and Safe to Eat Warning: WE DO NOT ENCOURAGE OR PROMOTE GATHERING WILD MUSHROOMS NEVER EAT OR GATHER ANY WILD MUSHROOMS. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO GATHER OR EAT ANY WILD MUSHROOMS.

Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)

Season: Fall and Spring Habitat: Forest. Commonly found on dead or dying hardwood trees. Edibility: Edible and Safe to Eat Warning: WE DO NOT ENCOURAGE OR PROMOTE GATHERING WILD MUSHROOMS NEVER EAT OR GATHER ANY WILD MUSHROOMS. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO GATHER OR EAT ANY WILD MUSHROOMS.

Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinula edodes)

Season: Spring and Autumn. Habitat: Forests. Dead hardwood logs. Prefers well-shaded, damp forest enviroment. Edibility: Edible and Safe to Eat Warning: WE DO NOT ENCOURAGE OR PROMOTE GATHERING WILD MUSHROOMS NEVER EAT OR GATHER ANY WILD MUSHROOMS. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO GATHER OR EAT ANY WILD MUSHROOMS.