The Prince, Agaricus augustus, had a bloom several weeks ago here on the Coast. Diane Hichwa had one big Prince come up between two decorative owls.
For those who know their mushroom identification, this is a delicious edible.
Today the fog has pulled way back and this afternoon is splashed with sunshine.
Thanks to Diane for allowing me to share her photo with you here.
We are waiting for a rainstorm that is due in late tonight. It has been very dry until now but I didn't think it was dry enough for Prince mushrooms to fruit! They are considered a summer mushroom. But right alongside our road, six Prince mushrooms popped up yesterday.
I have noticed a fresh bloom of Oyster Mushrooms on a standing dead Tan-oak tree in our forest. Here is a photo Ron LeValley took of several pristine Oyster Mushrooms. Ron advises getting them while they are young and delicious.
Thanks to Ron for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Ron's nature photography, here is his website: http://www.levalleyphoto.com/home/