Mushroom Strains Directory

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Toxicity & Classification Legend

SAFE Edible / Medicinal
CAUTION Proper Prep Required
TOXIC Avoid Consumption
ACTIVE Research Only

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Scientific Name	Common Name	Classification	Characteristics
Amanita muscaria	Fly Agaric	PSYCHOACTIVE / TOXIC	Iconic red cap with white spots. Found globally.
Amanita phalloides	Death Cap	TOXIC	The world's most dangerous mushroom. Lethal amatoxins.
Boletus edulis	Porcini	SAFE	Highly prized gourmet mushroom. Thick stem, brown cap.
Cantharellus cibarius	Chanterelle	SAFE	Golden-yellow, trumpet-shaped. Apricot-like aroma.
Ganoderma lucidum	Reishi	MEDICINAL	The 'Mushroom of Immortality'. Used for immunity.
Hericium erinaceus	Lion's Mane	SAFE / MEDICINAL	White icicle-like teeth. Supports cognitive health.
Lentinula edodes	Shiitake	SAFE	Savory brown mushroom. Popular in Asian cuisine.
Morchella esculenta	Yellow Morel	SAFE	Honeycombed cap. Highly sought after by foragers.
Pleurotus ostreatus	Oyster Mushroom	SAFE	Shelf-like growth. Mild, anise-like flavor.
Trametes versicolor	Turkey Tail	MEDICINAL	Colorful concentric rings. Powerful immune modulator.
Psilocybe cubensis	Golden Teacher	PSYCHOACTIVE	The most popular psilocybin mushroom for study.
Agaricus bisporus	Portobello	SAFE	Mature version of the button mushroom. Meaty texture.
Amanita virosa	Destroying Angel	TOXIC	Pure white and deadly. Contains amatoxins.
Coprinus comatus	Shaggy Mane	SAFE	Tall, cylindrical cap. Turns into black ink when old.
Grifola frondosa	Maitake	SAFE / MEDICINAL	Large clusters. Known as 'Hen of the Woods'.
Laetiporus sulphureus	Chicken of the Woods	SAFE	Bright orange shelf fungus. Tastes like chicken.
Psilocybe semilanceata	Liberty Cap	PSYCHOACTIVE	Distinctive small conical cap with a nipple.
Tuber melanosporum	Black Truffle	SAFE	Underground fungus. Extremely expensive and aromatic.
Flammulina velutipes	Enoki	SAFE	Long, thin white mushrooms used in soups.
Lactarius indigo	Indigo Milk Cap	SAFE	Stunning blue mushroom that bleeds blue milk.
Agaricus campestris	Field Mushroom	SAFE	White cap, pink gills. Close relative of button mushrooms.
Amanita pantherina	Panther Cap	TOXIC	Brown cap with white spots. Highly psychoactive and toxic.
Auricularia auricula-judae	Wood Ear	SAFE	Jelly-like texture. Common in hot and sour soup.
Boletus barrowsii	White King Bolete	SAFE	Large, white bolete found in the SW United States.
Calocybe gambosa	St. George's Mushroom	SAFE	Appears around April 23rd. Strong mealy smell.
Calvatia gigantea	Giant Puffball	SAFE	Can grow to the size of a soccer ball. White inside.
Chlorophyllum molybdites	The Vomiter	TOXIC	Green-spored parasol. Causes severe GI distress.
Clitocybe nuda	Wood Blewit	SAFE	Beautiful violet mushroom. Must be cooked thoroughly.
Cordyceps sinensis	Caterpillar Fungus	MEDICINAL	Grows from insect larvae. High medicinal value.
Craterellus cornucopioides	Black Trumpet	SAFE	Funnel-shaped, black/grey. Deep, earthy flavor.
Cyathus striatus	Fluted Bird's Nest	RESEARCH	Looks like a tiny nest with eggs inside.
Entoloma hochstetteri	Sky Blue Mushroom	RESEARCH	Vibrant blue mushroom from New Zealand.
Fistulina hepatica	Beefsteak Fungus	SAFE	Red and fleshy. Looks like raw meat.
Galerina marginata	Funeral Bell	TOXIC	Small brown mushroom. Contains lethal amatoxins.
Gomphus clavatus	Pig's Ear	SAFE	Club-shaped, fleshy, violet-tinged mushroom.
Hydnellum peckii	Bleeding Tooth Fungus	RESEARCH	Exudes a red, sap-like liquid. Non-toxic but bitter.
Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca	False Chanterelle	CAUTION	Often confused with Chanterelles. Can cause upset.
Inonotus obliquus	Chaga	MEDICINAL	Black, charcoal-like growth on birch trees.
Lactarius deliciosus	Saffron Milk Cap	SAFE	Orange cap, bleeds orange milk. Common in Europe.
Lepista nuda	Field Blewit	SAFE	Similar to Wood Blewit. Found in grassy fields.
Lycoperdon perlatum	Common Puffball	SAFE	White and pear-shaped. Edible when white inside.
Macrolepiota procera	Parasol Mushroom	SAFE	Very tall with a large, scaly cap.
Mutinus caninus	Dog Stinkhorn	RESEARCH	Smelly, phallic fungus found in leaf litter.
Mycena chlorophos	Pale Blue Glow	RESEARCH	Bioluminescent mushroom from subtropical Asia.
Omphalotus olearius	Jack-o'-Lantern	TOXIC	Orange, bioluminescent. Confused with Chanterelles.
Panellus stipticus	Bitter Oyster	RESEARCH	Bioluminescent shelf fungus. Very bitter taste.
Phallus impudicus	Common Stinkhorn	RESEARCH	Smells like rotting meat to attract flies.
Pleurotus eryngii	King Trumpet	SAFE	Largest oyster mushroom. Thick, meaty stem.
Psilocybe azurescens	Flying Saucer	PSYCHOACTIVE	Extremely potent psilocybin mushroom.
Russula emetica	The Sickener	TOXIC	Bright red cap. Causes severe vomiting.
Sarcoscypha coccinea	Scarlet Cup	SAFE	Brilliant red cup fungus found in early spring.
Sparassis crispa	Cauliflower Mushroom	SAFE	Looks like a large brain or cauliflower.
Stropharia rugosoannulata	Wine Cap	SAFE	Grown in gardens. Large burgundy caps.
Tuber magnatum	White Truffle	SAFE	The most expensive mushroom in the world.
Volvariella volvacea	Paddy Straw Mushroom	SAFE	Commonly used in Asian and Thai cooking.
Xylaria polymorpha	Dead Man's Fingers	RESEARCH	Appears as black fingers rising from wood.
Amanita rubescens	The Blusher	CAUTION	Turns red when bruised. Edible if cooked well.
Aureoboletus mirabilis	Admirable Bolete	SAFE	Large bolete found on decaying hemlock logs.
Chlorophyllum rhacodes	Shaggy Parasol	SAFE	Similar to Parasol mushroom. Turns red when cut.
Clathrus archeri	Octopus Stinkhorn	RESEARCH	Looks like red octopus tentacles.
Clathrus ruber	Latticed Stinkhorn	RESEARCH	Red, cage-like structure.
Clavulina cristata	White Crested Coral	SAFE	Small, branched white coral fungus.
Coprinellus micaceus	Mica Cap	SAFE	Common cluster on wood. Glistening cap surface.
Craterellus tubaeformis	Yellow Foot	SAFE	Small, winter mushroom related to Chanterelles.
Exidia glandulosa	Witches' Butter	SAFE	Black, jelly-like fungus found on dead branches.
Fomes fomentarius	Hoof Fungus	RESEARCH	Hoof-shaped bracket used for fire starting.
Guepiniopsis alpina	Alpine Jelly Cone	RESEARCH	Bright yellow jelly cones on conifers.
Gymnopilus junonius	Big Laughing Gym	PSYCHOACTIVE	Large, bitter, orange mushroom.
Gyromitra esculenta	False Morel	TOXIC	Lobed cap. Contains the toxin gyromitrin.
Hebeloma crustuliniforme	Poison Pie	TOXIC	Smells like radish. Causes stomach upset.
Helvella crispa	Elfin Saddle	CAUTION	Contorted white stem and saddle-shaped cap.
Hydnum repandum	Hedgehog Mushroom	SAFE	Sweet, nutty mushroom with spines under the cap.
Hygrocybe conica	Witch's Hat	TOXIC	Pointed cap that turns jet black with age.
Hypholoma fasciculare	Sulphur Tuft	TOXIC	Common yellow clusters. Very bitter and toxic.
Inocybe geophylla	White Fibrecap	TOXIC	Small, silky white cap. Contains muscarine.
Laccaria laccata	The Deceiver	SAFE	Varied appearance. Pink/brown when moist.
Lactarius camphoratus	Candy Cap	SAFE	Smells like maple syrup when dried.
Leccinum aurantiacum	Red-capped Scaber Stalk	SAFE	Orange cap, scaly stem. Found under aspen.
Lepiota procera	Parasol Mushroom	SAFE	Stately mushroom with a movable ring on the stem.
Leratiomyces ceres	Redlead Roundhead	RESEARCH	Vibrant red cap found in wood mulch.
Lycoperdon pyriforme	Pear-shaped Puffball	SAFE	Grows in large clusters on decaying logs.
Marasmius oreades	Fairy Ring Mushroom	SAFE	Forms perfect circles on lawns.
Mycena galericulata	Common Bonnet	RESEARCH	Bell-shaped cap found on rotting wood.
Paxillus involutus	Brown Roll-rim	TOXIC	Deadly cumulative poison. Causes immune response.
Peziza badia	Bay Cup	RESEARCH	Dark brown cup fungus found on soil.
Phlogiotis helvelloides	Apricot Jelly	SAFE	Translucent orange jelly found on conifer debris.
Pholiota squarrosa	Shaggy Scalycap	CAUTION	Covered in dry scales. Garlic/radish odor.
Pleurotus djamor	Pink Oyster	SAFE	Vibrant pink clusters. Tropical mushroom.
Pluteus cervinus	Deer Shield	SAFE	Found on sawdust and logs. Brown cap.
Polyporus squamosus	Dryad's Saddle	SAFE	Scaly cap. Smells like watermelon rind.
Pseudohydnum gelatinosum	Toothed Jelly	SAFE	Translucent jelly with tiny spines under cap.
Ramaria flavosaponaria	Yellow Coral	CAUTION	Dense yellow branches. Can cause laxative effect.
Russula virescens	Green-cracked Russula	SAFE	Greenish, scaly cap. Excellent edible.
Scleroderma citrinum	Pigskin Poison Puffball	TOXIC	Hard, warty skin. Black/purple inside.
Strobilomyces strobilaceus	Old Man of the Woods	SAFE	Covered in soft, black woolly scales.
Suillus granulatus	Dotted Stalk Suillus	SAFE	Slimy yellow/brown cap. Found near pines.
Thelephora terrestris	Earthfan	RESEARCH	Tough, brown, fan-like fungus on soil.
Tremella fuciformis	Snow Fungus	SAFE / MEDICINAL	Translucent white jelly. Used in Chinese desserts.
Tricholoma matsutake	Matsutake	SAFE	Prized spicy-scented mushroom. Pine mushroom.
Tyromyces chioneus	White Cheese Polypore	RESEARCH	Soft, white bracket fungus on hardwoods.
Ustilago maydis	Corn Smut	SAFE	Grows on corn. Mexican delicacy (Huitlacoche).
Xerocomellus chrysenteron	Red-cracking Bolete	SAFE	Small bolete. Cap skin cracks to show red.
Amanita crocea	Orange Grisette	SAFE	Orange cap, no ring. Must be cooked well.
Armillaria mellea	Honey Mushroom	SAFE	Causes white rot in trees. Edible when cooked.
Auriscalpium vulgare	Pinecone Mushroom	RESEARCH	Tiny mushroom growing on pine cones.
Boletus variipes	Variable Stalk Bolete	SAFE	Fine reticulation on stem. Tan/grey cap.
Bondarzewia berkeleyi	Berkeley's Polypore	SAFE	Huge, multi-layered shelf at base of trees.
Calostoma cinnabarinum	Gelatinous Stalked Puffball	RESEARCH	Red spore case with a jelly-like stem.
Cantharellus formosus	Pacific Golden Chanterelle	SAFE	State mushroom of Oregon. Scaly cap.
Clitocybe dealbata	Ivory Funnel	TOXIC	Contains muscarine. Found in lawns.
Coprinellus disseminatus	Fairies' Bonnets	RESEARCH	Tiny clusters growing in hundreds on stumps.
Cordyceps militaris	Orange Caterpillar Fungus	MEDICINAL	Parasitizes insects. Cultivated on grain.
Craterellus ignicolor	Flame-colored Chanterelle	SAFE	Small, orange-yellow funnel mushroom.
Daldinia concentrica	King Alfred's Cakes	RESEARCH	Black, carbon-like lumps on dead wood.
Entoloma sinuatum	Livid Pinkgill	TOXIC	Large, smells of flour. Deadly if eaten.
Favolus tenuiculus	Tropical Polypore	RESEARCH	Thin bracket with large pores underneath.
Galerina sulciceps	Deadly Galerina	TOXIC	Extremely toxic tropical mushroom.
Geastrum saccatum	Rounded Earthstar	RESEARCH	Spreads out in a star shape around a puffball.
Gyroporus cyanescens	Bluing Bolete	SAFE	Stains intense indigo blue instantly.
Hericium coralloides	Coral Tooth	SAFE	Branched, coral-like appearance on wood.
Hydnum umbilicatum	Depressed Hedgehog	SAFE	Small winter mushroom with spines.
Hygrophorus purpurascens	Veiled Hygrophorus	SAFE	Pink/purple spotted cap with a cobwebby veil.
Inocybe rimosa	Split Fibrecap	TOXIC	Radially split cap. Contains muscarine.
Lactarius torminosus	Woolly Milk Cap	CAUTION	Furry pink cap. Extremely acrid and toxic raw.
Leccinum insigne	Aspen Scaber Stalk	SAFE	Orange cap, black scales on stem. Aspen associate.
Lepista saeva	Field Blewit	SAFE	Lilac stem, tan cap. Good winter edible.
Lycoperdon echinatum	Spiny Puffball	SAFE	Covered in long spines. Edible when white.
Megacollybia rodmanii	Platterful Mushroom	CAUTION	Very wide, grey cap. Grows on rotting logs.
Morchella elata	Black Morel	SAFE	Grey/black pits. Favored by gourmet chefs.
Mutinus elegans	Elegant Stinkhorn	RESEARCH	Bright orange/red stalk. Foul odor.
Mycena leaiana	Orange Mycena	RESEARCH	Viscid orange cap. Common on beech logs.
Omphalotus illudens	Jack-o'-Lantern	TOXIC	Bioluminescent orange gills. Poisonous.
Panellus serotinus	Late Fall Oyster	SAFE	Greenish-yellow cap. Grows on wood in late fall.
Pholiota adiposa	Chestnut Mushroom	SAFE	Cultivated edible. Scaly brown clusters.
Pluteus petasatus	Sawdust Shield	SAFE	Large white/tan cap growing on wood chips.
Polyporus umbellatus	Umbrella Polypore	SAFE	Many small caps sharing one base. Rare.
Psathyrella aquatica	Underwater Mushroom	RESEARCH	Only mushroom known to fruit underwater.
Ramaria botrytis	Rosy Coral	SAFE	Large white branches with pink tips.
Russula xerampelina	Shrimp Russula	SAFE	Smells like shellfish when older.
Schizophyllum commune	Splitgill Mushroom	RESEARCH	Common fan-shaped fungus. Over 23,000 sexes.
Sparassis radicata	Western Cauliflower	SAFE	Large brain-like structure. Rooted base.
Suillus cavipes	Hollow-stalk Larch Bolete	SAFE	Fuzzy brown cap. Found under larch trees.
Thelephora palmata	Stinking Earthfan	RESEARCH	Branching fungus. Smells like rotting cabbage.
Tremella mesenterica	Witches' Butter	SAFE	Yellow jelly found on dead hardwoods.
Tricholoma equestre	Man on Horseback	TOXIC	Yellow mushroom once prized, now linked to rhabdomyolysis.
Tuber aestivum	Summer Truffle	SAFE	Black warty skin, hazel flesh. Less aromatic than winter.
Urnula craterium	Devil's Urn	RESEARCH	Black, cup-shaped fungus. Spring indicator.
Volvariella speciosa	Stubby Paddy Straw	SAFE	Large white/grey cap. Found in mulched beds.
Xylaria hypoxylon	Candlesnuff Fungus	RESEARCH	Black base, white branched tips. Looks like burnt wicks.
Amanita bisporigera	Destroying Angel	TOXIC	Slender, pure white. Contains deadly amatoxins.
Boletinellus merulioides	Ash-tree Bolete	SAFE	Brown, offset stem. Symbiotic with ash aphids.
Cantharellus cascadensis	Cascade Chanterelle	SAFE	Thick, yellow/orange. Found in PNW forests.
Clitocybe clavipes	Fat-footed Clitocybe	CAUTION	Club-shaped base. Toxic if taken with alcohol.
Cortinarius orellanus	Fool's Webcap	TOXIC	Lethal orellanine toxin. Causes kidney failure.
Entoloma abortivum	Shrimp of the Woods	SAFE	Parasitizes Honey Mushrooms. Meaty texture.
Galerina patagonica	Patagonian Galerina	TOXIC	Dangerous wood-growing mushroom from the south.
Geastrum fornicatum	Arched Earthstar	RESEARCH	Spore case supported by arched rays.
Hygrophorus Russula	Pinkmottle Woodwax	SAFE	Pinkish-red streaks on a white cap.
Inocybe lacera	Torn Fibrecap	TOXIC	Small brown, scaly cap. High muscarine levels.
Lactarius lignyotus	Black Forest Milk Cap	SAFE	Velvety black cap. Beautiful contrast with white gills.
Leccinum scabrum	Birch Bolete	SAFE	Brown cap. Specifically grows under birch trees.
Lepiota aspera	Freckled Dapperling	TOXIC	Brown warts on cap. Smells like rubber.
Lycoperdon mammiforme	Flaky Puffball	SAFE	Exfoliating white scales on cap.
Melanoleuca melaleuca	Common Cavalier	SAFE	Generic brown/grey cap. Found in grassy areas.
Mycena pura	Lilac Bonnet	TOXIC	Smells of radish. Contains traces of muscarine.
Paxillus rubicundulus	Alder Roll-rim	TOXIC	Specifically associated with alder trees.
Phallus rubicundus	Red Stinkhorn	RESEARCH	Slender red/orange stalk with a smelly tip.
Pleurotus pulmonarius	Phoenix Oyster	SAFE	Summer oyster mushroom. Thinner flesh.
Pluteus salicinus	Willow Shield	PSYCHOACTIVE	Contains psilocybin. Blue tint on stem base.
Psathyrella candolleana	Pale Brittlestem	SAFE	Common white mushroom in urban mulch.
Ramaria aurea	Golden Coral	SAFE	Rich golden branches. Lookalike of toxic species.
Russula nigricans	Blackening Russula	RESEARCH	Turns red then black when damaged.
Scleroderma polyrhizum	Star Earthball	RESEARCH	Large puffball-like fungus that splits into stars.
Stropharia aeruginosa	Verdigris Agaric	CAUTION	Beautiful blue-green slimy cap.
Suillus lakei	Western Painted Suillus	SAFE	Scaly reddish cap. Found under Douglas fir.
Trametes pubescens	Velvety Trametes	RESEARCH	Soft, white velvety shelf fungus.
Tricholoma flavovirens	Yellow Knight	CAUTION	Vibrant yellow. Recently debated edibility.
Tuber borchii	Bianchetto Truffle	SAFE	Aromatic white truffle found in spring.
Volvariella gloiocephala	Big Sheath Mushroom	SAFE	Common in agricultural fields.
Xylaria longipes	Dead Moll's Fingers	RESEARCH	Slimmer version of Dead Man's Fingers.
Amanita gemmata	Gemmed Amanita	TOXIC	Yellow cap with white warts. Confusingly variable.
Boletus edulis var. grandedulis	California King Bolete	SAFE	Massive bolete found on the West Coast.
Cantharellus subalbidus	White Chanterelle	SAFE	Pure white/cream Chanterelle. Heavy flesh.
Clitocybe nebularis	Clouded Funnel	CAUTION	Large grey clusters. Causes indigestion in some.
Cortinarius caperatus	The Gypsy	SAFE	Wrinkled tan cap. Highly regarded edible.
Entoloma lividoalbum	White Pinkgill	TOXIC	Indistinguishable from some edibles. Very toxic.
Flammulina rossica	White Enoki	SAFE	Cultivated white form of the Enoki mushroom.
Gomphidius glutinosus	Slimy Spike	SAFE	Extremely slimy grey cap. Yellow stem base.
Hericium abietis	Conifer Coral Hericium	SAFE	White clusters found on large conifer logs.
Hydnum oregonense	Oregon Hedgehog	SAFE	Small, apricot-colored mushroom with spines.
Hygrophorus pudorinus	Turpentine Waxy Cap	CAUTION	Smells strongly of turpentine/resin.
Inocybe maculata	Frosty Fibrecap	TOXIC	Cap covered in white, frosty-looking fibers.
Lactarius volemus	Weeping Milk Cap	SAFE	Huge amounts of white milk. Smells like fish.
Leccinum holopus	Ghost Bolete	SAFE	Pure white mushroom growing in peat bogs.
Lepiota cristata	Stinking Dapperling	TOXIC	Small. Smells strongly of burnt rubber.
Morchella angusticeps	Black Morel	SAFE	Conical black pits. Early spring favorite.
Mycena haematopus	Bleeding Mycena	RESEARCH	Exudes a dark red juice when broken.
Omphalotus olivascens	Western Jack-o'-Lantern	TOXIC	Bioluminescent gills. Found on hardwoods in CA.
Panellus pusillus	Little Ping-pong Bat	RESEARCH	Tiny bioluminescent fans on wood.
Pholiota aurivella	Golden Pholiota	SAFE	Slimy, scaly orange cap. Edible when cooked.
Pleurotus dryinus	Veiled Oyster	SAFE	White oyster mushroom with a visible veil.
Pluteus admirabilis	Yellow Shield	RESEARCH	Small, vibrant yellow mushroom on wood.
Polyporus badius	Black-footed Polypore	RESEARCH	Shiny brown cap with a black stem base.
Psathyrella hydrophila	Common Brittlestem	RESEARCH	Grows in large clusters on decaying wood.
Ramaria stricta	Upright Coral	TOXIC	Dense, upright yellow/tan branches. Bitter.
Russula claroflava	Yellow Swamp Russula	SAFE	Vibrant yellow cap. Specifically fruits in bogs.
Scleroderma verrucosum	Warty Earthball	TOXIC	Thin-skinned, warty puffball-like fungus.
Stereum ostrea	False Turkey Tail	RESEARCH	Hairy, colorful shelf. Smooth underneath.
Suillus luteus	Slippery Jack	SAFE	Brown, viscid cap. Traditional European edible.
Tremella aurantia	Golden Ear	SAFE	Parasitizes the Stereum fungus. Yellow jelly.
Tricholoma murrillianum	Western Matsutake	SAFE	White, spicy-scented. Highly prized.
Urnula padeniana	Black Tulip Fungus	RESEARCH	Deeply cup-shaped, jet black. Western US.
Volvariella surrecta	Piggyback Volvariella	RESEARCH	Grows specifically on Clitocybe mushrooms.