Dr May told the court death caps were difficult to identify and other ... images of death cap mushrooms. Most appeared to have a whitish-yellow tinge, a brown or white cap, and a stem.

In fact, across Michigan, there are at least 50 species of mushrooms that are considered poisonous. Out of the 2,500 species of large wild mushrooms ... and identify its species, experts say.

Morel season is underway in Michigan. Here's how to identify true morels from look-a-likes, including those that are toxic.

The hunt for much-loved morel mushrooms is underway, but morel hunters need to be cautious because some look-alikes can kill you. "Make sure you know how to identify any wild mushroom before ...

The death cap is a large fungus up to around 15cm across and 15cm tall with a domed or white cap and ... them a photo of the wild mushroom to help in the species identification and risk assessment.

These relatively large mushrooms have a turgid, off-white stem that can grow between 5 and 15cm tall ... death caps are odourless and much harder to identify in the button stage. For this reason, it’s ...

May is the peak season for morel mushrooms in Michigan, but the fruiting period lasts from April to mid-June. The Michigan DNR provides a "Mi-Morels Map" highlighting recent large burn areas, which ...