Lyophyllum is a big genus that encompasses a lot of different mushrooms. Lyophyllum Decastes does not generally grow on trees so I would suggest these are not Lyophyllum Decastes. At any rate, Lyophyllum Decastes are not a beginner mushroom. I would not recommend eating something that you think is Lyophyllum Decastes without getting an identification…
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The Alberta Mycological Society initiated several major projects in 2004, which are designed to bring attention to the diversity and roles of fungi in our ecosystems to the public. These projects are ongoing and are financially supported by the Alberta Mycological Society and grants from non-governmental organizations and provincial government departments. “PICK A WILD MUSHROOM,…
Aspen are hardwoods… But there are many different species of lyophyllum growing on different hosts and in different habitats and some maybe mycorrhyzal. And they are a difficult genus, many people can’t wrap their heads around them. We know we have the famous lyophyllum shimeji growing with pine in areas of southern Alberta. Often they…
Category: Time May 04 2013 at 09:00 AM – Sep 15 2013 at 05:00 PM Location Royal Alberta Museum, Edmonton Event Summary This year we’re being honoured by the Royal Alberta Museum. We will have our very own mushroom exhibit May 4 – Sept 15, 2013. Event Admins Seats available Recent activities Event Details This…
The Alberta Mycological Society elected a new executive at the Annual general Meeting March 20, 2010. If you have any questions regarding our Society specifically or Mycology in general, please feel free to contact any member of the executive. We will make sure to respond promptly to your inquiries. President: Martin Osis Vice-President: Robert Roger…
Home / Resources / Microworld Ming Chen’s Scanning Electron Microscope Images All images copyright by Ming Chen My training as a Plant Virologist and my interest with microscopy has guided my path to the Surgical-Medical Research Institute at the University of Alberta, where I am the supervisor of the Medicine/Dentistry Electron Microscopy Unit. This unique…
Actually, The Kananaskis is made up of Provincial parks, Wildland parks and Provincial recreation areas. All areas are subject to levels of legislation. The only area officially exempt is the Private ranch where you would have to get permission from the land or lease holder.
“EMS/NAMA foray report” by Markus Thormann, Martin Osis, and Bill Richards “Medicinal lichens” by Robert Rogers “Boletes in Alberta” by Martin Osis “Microworld” by Ming Chen AMS-developed educational materials The Alberta Mycological Society has developed an educational poster (pdf 251 k) about our provincial mushroom, Leccinum boreale, which we hope will become Alberta’s next official…
The Alberta Mycological Society is a non-profit organization that was founded by Prof. Randy Currah and Helene (Leni) Schalkwijk-Barendsen in 1987. From those modest beginnings and a small local membership comprised of professional and amateur mushroom lovers, the Edmonton Mycological Society has grown over the past 20 years and currently has about 170 active members…
