Safety Notice: This tool is for educational identification only. Never eat any wild mushroom based solely on AI identification. Always verify with a certified mycologist. If you suspect mushroom poisoning, call Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222.
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Upload a photo of any mushroom and instantly identify the species — edible mushrooms, poisonous mushrooms, medicinal fungi, and wild mushrooms. Safety warnings and look-alike alerts included. 100% free.
🍄 Edible Mushroom Identifiers
Chanterelle, morel, oyster, hen of the woods, and more — with look-alike warnings for each
Edible Mushrooms
EdibleUpload a photo of a wild mushroom and get instant AI identification to help assess whether it may be edible. Always verify with an expert before consuming any wild mushroom.
Chanterelle Mushroom
EdibleUpload a photo and instantly identify chanterelle mushrooms. Learn the key features that distinguish golden chanterelles from the toxic Jack-o-Lantern mushroom look-alike.
Morel Mushroom
EdibleUpload a photo and instantly identify morel mushrooms. Learn the key features distinguishing true morels from toxic false morels, and find out the best morel hunting conditions.
Oyster Mushroom
EdibleUpload a photo and instantly identify wild oyster mushrooms. Get species-level ID for pearl, golden, pink, and king oyster mushrooms along with look-alike warnings.
Turkey Tail Mushroom
EdibleUpload a photo and instantly identify turkey tail mushrooms. Learn the key features of Trametes versicolor, its look-alikes, and its well-researched immune-supporting properties.
Lion's Mane Mushroom
EdibleUpload a photo and instantly identify lion's mane mushrooms. Learn about Hericium erinaceus identification, harvesting, culinary use, and the growing research on its cognitive health effects.
☠️ Poisonous & Caution Mushrooms
Identify dangerous species, learn toxicity symptoms, and get emergency contact information
Poisonous Mushrooms
PoisonousUpload a photo of a suspect mushroom and instantly check for dangerous poisonous species. Get toxicity warnings, symptoms, and emergency guidance for all identified toxic fungi.
Amanita Mushrooms
CautionUpload a photo and instantly identify Amanita mushrooms. Distinguish the deadly Death Cap and Destroying Angel from edible species with explicit toxicity warnings.
Bolete Mushrooms (Porcini)
CautionUpload a photo and identify bolete mushrooms. Distinguish the prized porcini (Boletus edulis) from Satan's bolete using two critical safety rules.
Wild Mushrooms by State
CautionUpload a photo and identify wild mushrooms based on your US state. Get state-specific species lists, local foraging timing, and mycological society contacts for expert help.
Mushroom Foraging Safety
CautionThe essential mushroom foraging safety guide — the rules every forager must know, critical identification tests, dangerous look-alike warnings, and what to do in a poisoning emergency.
How to Identify Mushrooms
Three steps — from photo to safe identification
1. Photograph from multiple angles
Take photos of the cap top, cap underside (gills/pores), stem, and base. Note nearby trees and whether the mushroom grows from wood or soil.
2. AI analyzes field marks
Our AI examines cap shape, color, gill structure, stem features, and more against 500+ mushroom species, flagging dangerous look-alikes automatically.
3. Verify before foraging
Use the AI result as a starting point. Cross-reference with a field guide, make a spore print, and confirm with an expert before consuming any wild mushroom.
What Foragers Say
Correctly identified morels vs false morels from my photo. The safety information was detailed and accurate.
James T.
Forager
Helped me identify a suspected death cap in my garden. Took the warning seriously and called a local mycologist to confirm.
Susan M.
Nature Enthusiast
I recommend this tool to students as a starting point — it correctly emphasizes that AI ID is not sufficient for foraging decisions.
Dr. P. Liu
Mycology Educator
The chanterelle vs Jack-o-Lantern comparison on the feature page alone is worth bookmarking. Very educational.
Mark R.
Forager
🛡️ Mushroom Safety Essentials
Poison Control Number
US: 1-800-222-1222. Call immediately if you suspect mushroom poisoning — do not wait for symptoms. Some deadly species have a 6-24 hour symptom-free period.
Always Make a Spore Print
Place the cap gill-side down on black and white paper for 1 hour. Spore color is one of the most reliable identification features — white, pink, brown, rust, or purple-black.
Cut Puffballs in Half
MANDATORY: cut any puffball completely in half before eating. Pure white inside = safe; any internal structure (outline of cap/gills) = potentially deadly Amanita egg.
Dig Up the Whole Mushroom
Always collect the complete mushroom including the base. The volva cup at the base is the definitive feature of deadly Amanita species and is buried underground.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Mushroom Is That?
Upload a photo and get species identification with safety information instantly