FOR171 - Best Practices for Mushroom Foraging in Kentucky
FOR171 - Best Practices for Mushroom Foraging in Kentucky
Kentucky is a great place to forage wild mushrooms. Its extensive forests are home to many different edible fungi including morels, chanterelles, lions' mane, chicken of the woods, oyster mushrooms, and more. While mushroom hunting is a great hobby, it is not without risks. Many mushrooms can cause illness if consumed and some are deadly poisonous, resulting in lasting illness or even death. Even those broadly considered edible should be approached cautiously as improper storage and cooking, drug interactions, and allergies can all result in adverse reactions
Authors:
Ellen Crocker, Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Kentucky
Brandon George, Kenton County Cooperative Extension, University of Kentucky
Megan Buland, Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Kentucky
Non-Timber Forest Products Mushrooms
