⚠️ DO NOT eat wild mushrooms based solely on this guide. Misidentification can be fatal.Always consult an expert mycologist before consuming any wild fungus. This guide is for educational reference only.
Status classification criteria (iNaturalist observation frequency, LA County, place_id=962):
Common >200 obs/year; regularly encountered in habitat. Uncommon 20–200 obs/year; present but requires searching. Rare <20 obs/year; range edge or genuinely scarce.
Edibility badges: Edible generally safe when properly ID'd and cooked. Caution edible but requires care (look-alikes, cooking required, or individual sensitivities). Inedible too tough, small, or unpalatable. Toxic causes illness. Deadly can kill — contains lethal toxins.
Tile indicators: Status badges appear on all tiles except Common. ✦ after the scientific name = introduced/non-native species.
Common >200 obs/year; regularly encountered in habitat. Uncommon 20–200 obs/year; present but requires searching. Rare <20 obs/year; range edge or genuinely scarce.
Edibility badges: Edible generally safe when properly ID'd and cooked. Caution edible but requires care (look-alikes, cooking required, or individual sensitivities). Inedible too tough, small, or unpalatable. Toxic causes illness. Deadly can kill — contains lethal toxins.
Tile indicators: Status badges appear on all tiles except Common. ✦ after the scientific name = introduced/non-native species.