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How to Photograph a Mushroom for a Better ID
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The features that identify a mushroom — cap, gills, stem, and spore print — only help if your photos capture them. Here is how to shoot a find so any identification has a fighting chance.
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Why You Should Never Forage by App Alone
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An identification app is a brilliant way to learn — and a dangerous way to decide what to eat. Here is why every wild mushroom needs a human expert before it reaches your plate.
Reading a Spore Print: The Clue You Cannot See in the Field
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Spore color separates mushrooms that look identical on the trail. Making and reading a spore print is simple, and it is one of the most useful skills a forager can learn.