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Thread #85008   Message #1574006
Posted By: GUEST
02-Oct-05 - 08:21 AM
Thread Name: BS: I Ate A Giant Puffball
Subject: RE: BS: I Ate A Giant Puffball
Do be careful about taking advice on what is edible on here as nobody seems to be telling you if they are using English or American common names. The same name may apply to different fungii on either side if the Atlantic.

Always verify the edibility of strange fungi with two different reference books. Some have been known to be wrong.

As autumn comes on I will be checking the front lawn for shaggy ink cap (in England) - quite tasty if picked young and cooked VERY quickly. The texture is soggy and unpleasant if overcooked.