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ComradeSharkfucker lemmy.ml sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml
Joined: 2023-07-07
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I found a neat mushroom on a walk today. It was no bigger than my thumb, pure white, very very slimy, and the typical cap and stem shape. I need a tool that allows me to find mushrooms based on visible characteristics like this. It was too small to take a spore print and I did not want to carry it all the way home on account of the slimyness. I am so tired of slogging through AI generated articles about the top 10 slimy mushrooms that just have absolutely nothing to do with what I am looking for.

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Valsa mander.xyz Valsa@mander.xyz
Joined: 2023-07-21
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You can try iNaturalist. It can scan your images and guess at what species you have. You can publish your observations and other people on the platform may suggest a name if they know what it is. It's probably your best bet if you aren't willing to spend the time and energy required to learn how to identify them yourself.

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theloneyank slrpnk.net theloneyank@slrpnk.net
Joined: 2026-05-06
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schmorp slrpnk.net schmorpel@slrpnk.net
Joined: 2023-07-12
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You can try iNaturalist. It can scan your images and guess at what species you have. You can publish your observations and other people on the platform may suggest a name if they know what it is. It's probably your best bet if you aren't willing to spend the time and energy required to learn how to identify them yourself.

I also recommend inaturalist, other apps can be hit and miss as to their general accuracy. No app can be trusted 100%. Best use books, apps and the opinion of knowledgeable people together.

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schmorp slrpnk.net schmorpel@slrpnk.net
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One of the best documents to better understand European mushrooms

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Günther Unlustig 🍄 slrpnk.net Guenther_Amanita@slrpnk.net
Joined: 2024-05-18
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No need to use a mask, or even gloves, for that.
Even the deadliest mushroom shouldn't be toxic to touch. Just don't eat pieces of it, and wash your hands after coming home.

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Günther Unlustig 🍄 slrpnk.net Guenther_Amanita@slrpnk.net
Joined: 2024-05-18
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I'm using Champignouf for that purpose, but other options are great too.

But those tools are just for learning. It gives you the right directions, but you have to verify the results by yourself.

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nettle mander.xyz nettle@mander.xyz
Joined: 2025-01-23
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No need to use a mask, or even gloves, for that. Even the deadliest mushroom shouldn't be toxic to touch. Just don't eat pieces of it, and wash your hands after coming home.

Except if your Immune-compromised then you should be a little more carefull around any fungi spores

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