Edible wild fungi: Marasmius oreades


	Edible wild fungi: Marasmius oreades

egsnyder

9-30-2008 3:36 PM

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edible wild, mushrooms, fungi

egsnyder says:

One of my favorite wild mushrooms. I've been picking and eating this one for 30 years. It's a great mushroom to dry for long storage and rehydrate any time you're in the mood for mushrooms. Great in stews and soups.

There's nothing like free food. Usually abundant on grassy areas, such as parks, in Eastern Ontario in the fall after heavy rains.

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