Can I eat them there mushrooms?

For those with sufficient experience, many of these species can be recognized from their photographs and short descriptions. However, this brochure is not intended to serve as a stand-alone identification guide and never should be used as such. Many of the species you encounter will appear similar and will not be easily identifiable without considerable experience, technical literature, and tools such as a compound microscope. And keep in mind that comparing specimens to photographs can lead to errors, as important characteristics such as smell, taste, color changes, habitat, and microscopic features cannot or might not be portrayed in a photo.

When harvesting mushrooms to identify or eat, there are several things you should keep in mind. First, it is important to
collect the entire mushroom and, if possible, to collect several specimens (a “collection”) that show a range of variation.
Second, keep collections separate to reduce possible confusion when you return home at the end of the day.
Third, take note of the surroundings in which you found each collection. Important details to record include tree species
present, substrate the mushroom is growing on (wood, soil, moss, other mushrooms, etc.), and habit (e.g., is the
mushroom growing singly, in groups, or a cluster?). Also make note of the color and odor of the mushroom and any color
changes that may occur when you cut it in half or handle it.