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Treats from the garden😁
Indigo Milk Cap Mushroom
Lactarius indigo
These otherworldly deep indigo blue milkcaps contain a derivative of azulene. This pigment is also found in some species of soft corals throughout the oceans.
Edible (at your own risk). They have a mild taste to me and I prefer them sauteed.
Aug. 14th, 2023
St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
Olivia R. Myers
@oliviarosaline
Lion's Mane Mushroom
Hericium erinaceus
A wonderful surprise awaited us while on a hike. Lion's Mane has a very mild flavor and contains bioactive compounds that have been proven to improve brain health. Remember to always forage respectfully and sustainably.
Crawford County, Missouri, USA
Oct. 6th, 2023
Olivia R. Myers
@oliviarosaline
Cinnabar Chanterelles
Cantharellus subg. Cinnabarinus
Like their larger bright yellow cousins, these small reddish orange chanterelles feature false gills which do not easily flake away; likewise, this characteristic helps distinguish them from poisonous lookalikes such as the jack o' lantern mushroom.
Edible (at your own risk). Always have a positive ID before trying any wild mushroom you forage.
Aug. 15th, 2023
St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
Olivia R. Myers
@oliviarosaline