What is a mushroom?

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What is a mushroom?

Accepted Answer

Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of fungus and can be found in soil or on its food source, such as on a tree. There are over 14,000 species of mushrooms! While many are edible and wonderful for the recipes on my blog, there are also many that are toxic and shouldn’t be eaten. Don’t eat just any mushroom you come across in nature if you’re not familiar with the different species; it could be dangerous! Leave the foraging to the professionals (or consult one!)