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(Scientific Name: Lepista saeva) Also referred to as the Field Blewit or at times confused with the Wood Blewit, this variety of mushroom is readily identified by the blue to purplish-blue streaked coloring of its stem.

(Scientific Name: Craterellus cornucopioides) A tender and somewhat fragile mushroom that has the appearance of a funnel or horn-shaped fungus.

(Scientific Name: Agaricus brunnescens) A small, white mushroom with a mild taste, which is one of the most commonly used mushrooms in salads, soups, and main dishes.

(Scientific Name: Agrocybe aegerita) Grown on decaying tree stumps or beneath popular trees, this mushroom is a popular food ingredient in both Asia and southern Europe.

(Scientific Name: Hypholoma sublatertium) Similar in appearance to a Nameko mushroom, the Cinnamon Cap is a variety that grows in clusters.

(Scientific Name: Calvatia gigantea) A round, white or grayish-tan colored mushroom that grows or "puffs up" into the shape of a round ball.

(Scientific Name: Grifola frondosa) Shades of gray-brown, white and tan decorate the layers of wrinkled caps on this delicate Asian mushroom, which grows multiple long stems from the base upwards as it forms a large leafy head.

(Scientific Name: Laetiporus sulphureus) Not to be confused with Hen of the Woods, this mushroom variety also is leafy in shape like the Hen of the Woods, both of which grow in a semi-circular form around tree trunks or stumps.

(Scientific Name: Flammulina velutipes) A mushroom commonly found growing on tree trunks or tree roots.

(Scientific Name: Flammulina velutipes) A mushroom commonly found growing on tree trunks or tree roots.

(Scientific Name: Cantharellus infundibuliformis) A common mushroom that grows in large groups in wooded areas and damp places.

A soft, round, pure white feathery mushroom with caps that average 5 to 8 inches in diameter but can grow to 12 inches.

(Scientific Name: Lycoperdom pyriforme) Unlike its larger relative known as the Giant Puffball, this species is small in size with a round, button-like appearance that looks somewhat like a pear.

A highly prized and rare mushroom (fungus), that grows underground near the roots of trees. Most varieties of truffles that are considered edible are found 2 to 3 inches below the surface of the ground, but can be found as deep as 10 to 15 inches down.

A fried food that is common in the middle eastern countries such as India. Known as a fritter in the U.S., a Pakora may be formed as a small round patty or simply take the shape of the combined ingredients, becoming irregularly-shaped if small strands of vegetables are added to the contents.

An herb, which is actually an evergreen plant native to the Mediterranean region but cultivated throughout Europe and America.