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Mushroom Finds — August 2026

August 2026 — Property Walk

Photos from the property, taken August 4, 2026. Rough observations only — no mushroom should be eaten based on a photo. IDs are guesses from photos alone; confirm with a field guide / spore print / local expert before ever considering edibility.

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Notes

  • Red-capped brittlegills (Russula sp.) — several photos show red/orange caps that fade toward the margin. Classic Russula look; the red group includes toxic species (e.g. R. emetica, "The Sickener"). Treat all red Russulas as inedible unless positively identified.
  • Turkey tail (Trametes versicolor) — at least one photo shows the classic striped shelf fungus on a fallen log. Not edible (tough), but a good sign of healthy wood decay.
  • Small orange-brown litter mushrooms — most of the batch: small tan/orange caps in leaf litter, often clustered. Likely several different species (possibly Laccaria, Gymnopus, or young Russula); not identifiable from photos alone.
  • Bracket/shelf fungi — at least one fan-shaped bracket on wood.

Peak season in NC runs roughly September–November. If you keep photographing finds, this page can grow into a property species log.

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