It’s a Bird; it’s a Plane; No, It’s the Pheasant’s Back Mushroom!
by: Ben AshpolePublished on: 11/03/2026Pheasant’s Back mushroom, Cerioporus squamosus: it has begun to attract attention for its nutritional value, lab-tested compounds, role as an important decomposer in forests, and increasingly noticed presence on city shade trees.
Forest “Seafood”, the Oyster Mushroom
by: Ben AshpolePublished on: 02/03/2026The Oyster Mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus: a pale, shelf-shaped fungus that not only helps clean up our woods but has become one of the most-studied mushrooms for immune support, rural livelihoods, and even future packaging materials.
Street-Corner Sparkle: Mica Cap, Coprinellus micaceus
by: Ben AshpolePublished on: 25/02/2026Mica Caps (Coprinellus micaceus) are small, honey-colored mushrooms that decompose buried wood, enriching soil. Known for deliquescence, their fluid can be used as ink. Preclinical research indicates antioxidant and modest antibacterial properties. While edible when young and cooked, caution is advised due to potential alcohol interactions with similar species. They can be cultivated at home and are studied for mycoremediation.
Healers Grow in Trees Near You: Elm Oyster, Hypsizygus ulmarius
by: Ben AshpolePublished on: 18/02/2026The Elm Oyster mushroom (Hypsizygus ulmarius) is a versatile fungus found on hardwood trees. It aids in forest decomposition and offers significant health benefits, including cholesterol reduction via beta-glucans and lovastatin production, potent antioxidant and immune-activating properties, and neuroprotection. It has a firm, nutty texture, is easily cultivated, and shows potential for mycoremediation.
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