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🍄 What Are Mushrooms and Where Do They Come From?

LIP #212
Nov 07, 2024

Mushrooms are amazing living things, but always get expert help before picking wild ones - some can be dangerous!

Chanterelles are popular wild mushrooms found all across America:

  • Smaller in West Virginia
  • Bigger in Oregon and California
  • Fresh ones last 7 to 10 days

How mushrooms grow depends on their type:

  • Chanterelles share nutrients with tree roots underground - this is called a symbiotic relationship, which makes them impossible to farm
  • Shiitake break down dead wood for food
  • Chicken of the woods grows on living trees and feels like chicken when cooked
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