Introduction to Mushrooms Revised April 2000
by By Michael W. Beug Email: beugm@evergreen.edu
The Evergreen State College, Olympia WA
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In the spring right on the heels of morel season the Western Mountains can be filled with yellow Ramaria species. The biggest and tastiest one is this one, Ramaria magnipes. When I find hefty yellow Ramaria species that are very young with stubby branches I will collect them to cook up with scrambled eggs or to make mushroom pickles. Ramarias can be difficult to clean and are quickly infected by fly maggots, so leave both the small, dainty species and the larger species where the branches have elongated. Collect only ones with a stubby fleshy base. Some of the yellow Ramaria species cause stomach upset in susceptible individuals. Ramaria species are notoriously difficult to identify and whether or not there are some truly poisonous yellow Ramaria species out in the woods is unclear. Use care and follow the dictum of only trying a small amount and saving some uncooked mushrooms of each kind for identification in an emergency.
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