Archive for the 'Mycology' Category

Amanitas everywhere

Sunday, October 24th, 2004

Here in the Pacific Northwest, autumn brings forth a funkload of fungi. This year seems especially myco-friendly. Among the astonishing array of fungus to stumble upon, the Amanita Muscaria is a special treat for the eyes.

It is beautiful, possibly toxic, a potent entheogen, and (with some careful preparation) apparently a […]

dinner from the side of the road…

Tuesday, August 24th, 2004

Recent rains here in Seattle are bringing up another flush of one of my favorite mushrooms, Agaricus augustus - also known as “the prince”. I’ve stumbled across many of them this summer just around my neighborhood. Much of the time insects have found them first and they are infested with larvae. Sometimes […]