Fungi are sprouting in clusters after weeks of heavy rain in the Bay Area. That may be good news for those interested in mushroom foraging, but as many inexperienced foragers join the scene, expert ...

Bolete mushrooms grow in the forests of Europe, Asia, and North America. They can be edible or poisonous. The edible ones, including the popular porcini mushrooms, are tasty and nutritious. Here’s ...

Mushrooms are much-loved for their flavor and versatility, but not all mushrooms are safe to eat. Death Angel mushrooms carry toxins and are dangerous. These mushrooms cause severe symptoms and death ...

LeafWorks, a trailblazing botanical genomics and testing company for natural products, today announced the expansion of its DNA-based species identification services to include the most widely used ...