Mushroom

• The aerial fruiting (spore-producing) body of various fungi.
• Edible species include field mushrooms and cultivated mushrooms (Agaricus campestris and A. bisporus), the chanterelle (Cantherellus cibarius), and the parasol (lipiota procera).
• However, great care must be taken in identifying edible fungi.
• Many species are poisonous, especially the death cap and panther cap. (see Amanita)