Shannon Huff, a morel mushroom enthusiast from Camden County. Rachel Behrndt, KOMU 8 Reporter
However, there are rules every new mushroom hunter should know:
Generations of Missourians have been trying to find a surefire way to locate mushrooms. According to Huff, a couple of tips are most popular.
Looking near downed trees, or any decomposing natural material is a great place to find mushrooms.
âWhenever you find a dead or dying tree, that tree is decomposing and it s getting decomposed by that fungus so the fungus is doing well and hopefully producing these fruiting bodies which will be your morel mushrooms that you re looking for,â Malissa Briggler, the state botanist and part-time mushroom expert said.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Warming spring weather brings nature to life with trees, shrubs, and bulbs sending out their spring flowers. It also prompts the popping up of another spring favorite for many Missourians – MORELS!
The elusive and edible morel mushroom shows itself during April and into May and is a flavorful favorite for many mushroom lovers. Morels aren’t the only wild edible mushrooms in Missouri though. Chanterelles can be found growing from May through September. Chicken of the Woods is a seasonal favorite from May into November. Puffballs appear from July into October. Shaggy Manes pop in September and October. Hen of the Woods show themselves during September into November and Oyster mushrooms grow year-round.