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[–] ours 3 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Chanterelle mushrooms are a good one. Delicious, easy to identify, and don't have a deadly lookalike.

[–] bcgm3 6 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Jack O'Lantern Mushrooms: A Poisonous Chanterelle Look A Like

Jack O'Lantern mushrooms also known as foxfire mushrooms or Omphalotus species, are a poisonous mushroom commonly confused with edible chanterelles.

Not deadly, sounds like -- but also not fun! Be careful out there, junior mycologist club members!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

"Lookalike" is a relative term for sure. With just a little bit of practice one would never confuse the two. It's always best to learn side-by-side with someone who can show you what to look for.

A good rule is this: If you have to double-check with a book (or an app or whatever) to identify the mushroom, you do NOT know it well enough to risk eating it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

That is one of the recommend ones in my Mushroom foraging book: Morels, Inky Caps, Cauliflower Mushroom, Chicken of the Woods, Oysters Mushrooms, Chanterells, Giant Puffballs, King Bolete, Black Trumpet and Hen of the Woods.