Jen Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 There is a large patch of boletes of some sort at the White Oak Cemetery in Bloomington (7th & Pine). Since I can't identify them beyond "bolete", I won't be eating them, but I thought I'd pass the word along to someone with more experience than me (and good appetite!). They're clearly visible from the top of the circle drive. The plot they're in is going to be dug up Tuesday morning for a burial, so get 'em while you can. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfunguy Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 I'd say they were Hebeloma syrjense (corpse finder mushroom), but it looks like old "Jack" isn't pushin up daisies, mushrooms or anything yet. ? That is an impressive cluster. Very few choice, edible boletes can grow for very long without being riddled with larvae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Yep, bugs sure do like the boletes. I went on a short hiking excursion yesterday and there were boletes all over the place. Mostly brick-cap, bitter and slippery jack, though. I didn't pick any as I already have mushrooms in my refrigerator that aren't getting eaten! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted August 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Can anybody recommend a good identification guide so I can figure out what kind of boletes these are? (Or at least eliminate inedible possibilities?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted August 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Nevermind! I found an article with a couple of basic guidelines for absolute beginners: unless you are an expert, do not eat boletes that bruise blue or that have red or bright yellow pores. Both of those things are true in this case, so I'm thinking these are mushrooms only for the experts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 For absolute beginners, I recommend "Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois and Surrounding States" by Mueller and McFarland. Another reasonably good intro text is "100 Edible Mushrooms" by Michael Kuo. I have four different mushroom guides and I consult with ALL of them before I even consider trying something for the first time. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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