Welcome to the spooky October edition of FORAGE in Mushroom Digest! This month, we step into the mysterious world of the Eastern Jack-o’-Lantern Mushroom (Omphalotus illudens). With its bioluminescent glow, golden hues, and impressive size, this mushroom is a...
Mycoetymology: What’s In a Mushroom Name? Written By: Dennis Walker Folk traditions underpinning the etymology of various mushroom names across different cultures reveal a tremendous amount about the importance of fungi to different peoples historically. For example,...
Alan Rockefeller: Pioneering Mycologist in Fungal Taxonomy & Education Alan Rockefeller Pioneering Mycologist is a name that resonates across the field of mycology. Specializing in fungal taxonomy, genetic DNA barcoding, photography, and education, Alan has...
Psilocybin Decriminalization in Massachusetts: The Vote In recent years, the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics have drawn significant attention, sparking debates about decriminalization and regulation across the United States. Massachusetts recently...
Gaston Guzman Mycologist & Anthropologist Written by: Basidium Equilibrium Meet Gaston Guzman, a mycological hero whose seminal works paved the way for future fungi experts and enthusiasts. Born in 1932 in Xalapa, Veracruz, Guzman embarked on his mycological...
