Tag Archives: Mushrooms

Hericium Mushrooms of Santa Barbara County

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Jack Elliott

I spotted a Hericium today growing on an oak log alongside a well used trail. Because there are so many different common names for Hericiums (Comb Tooth, Bear’s Head Tooth, Bearded Tooth, Lion’s Mane, Pom Pom, Hedgehog, Bearded Hedgehog . … Continue reading →

Jack O’Lanterns and Chanterelles

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Jack Elliott

I was out wanderin’ around the other day in the Santa Barbara backcountry and happened to be near a place where I know chanterelles grow. I had not planned on picking any mushrooms, but since I was so close I … Continue reading →

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Chanterelle Mushrooms

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Jack Elliott

“It is possible to live without gold and silver, and one can resist the temptations of seductive women, but to abstain from eating mushrooms is difficult.” -A quote from an ancient Roman named Martial (43-104 AD) When it comes to … Continue reading →