When Were Mushrooms First Cultivated?

Mushroom cultivation in China has a long history and has been an important part of Chinese culture and cuisine for over 1000 years. The Chinese have developed several methods for growing mushrooms, including logs, straw, and underground caves.The most common mushroom...

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Shaggy Mane Mushroooms

Shaggy mane mushrooms (Coprinus comatus) get their name from their distinctive shaggy appearance. The mushroom caps are white and have long, shaggy scales that resemble the mane of a lion. The mushroom's cap is initially closed, but as it matures, the scales will...

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What Bears Eat What Mushrooms?

Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius): Black Bear, Grizzly Bear, Brown Bear Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea): Black Bear, Grizzly Bear, Brown Bear Morel (Morchella spp.): Black Bears and Grizzly Bears Boletes (Boletaceae family): Black Bears and Grizzlies Hedgehog...

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