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 ...

Have you noticed the world getting a little more obsessed with mushrooms lately? Maybe you steer clear of wild mushrooms entirely because you don’t have a clue what’s delectable, what’s psychedelic, ...

Sonoma County health officials issued an advisory Thursday warning people away from eating wild mushrooms following the ...

The winter season has brought cold and wet conditions that are perfect for fungi like death cap mushrooms, or Amanita phalloides, to grow in California, experts say, but with that has come a rash of ...

In a typical year, California sees fewer than five cases of wild mushroom poisoning. Between mid-November 2025 and the start ...

Edible morel mushrooms are found on forest floors in many parts of Michigan. They offer chefs and home cooks a natural flavor boost. Here's how to spot real morel mushrooms and avoid mistakes. 1. When ...

A Sonoma County resident has died from mushroom poisoning, marking the third such death in California, with state health ...

Market worker sells mushrooms at stand - Hollie Adams/Getty Images Mushrooms are a tough purchase. When reaching the mushroom section of a grocery store, shoppers are often met with many variations — ...

The hills are alive with the sights of mushrooms! It’s nearing peak mushroom season for both novice and pro foragers in the Pacific Northwest. The 2023 mushroom season is predicted to be more fruitful ...

This time of year, you might see fresh morel mushrooms pop up at farmers markets and on restaurant menus. But what exactly are these funky-looking fungi? Morels are wild mushrooms with distinctive ...