For the uninitiated forager, there are blue/purple species of poisonous Cortinarius that might be mistaken for indigo milk cap mushrooms. Once you’ve seen both types of mushrooms, they’re hard to mistake. The two easiest ways to tell indigo milk caps and Cortinarius mushrooms apart: Cortinar...
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Use multiple field guides to identify a mushroom. If you aren't sure of an ID, ask an expert before you cook it. When in doubt, throw the mushroom away. 2 Search for mushrooms in local wooded areas. This activity is not for the casual forager. Poisonous mushrooms are highly toxic and...