So I was wondering what other fungi we might have in the front yard?
Besides for me of course.

Wow Joe that is one hell of a collection that!!

The bright red one is amazing!! And looks rather delicious!! But yeah I probably wouldn’t try any as Rebecca said... if we get some rather strange messages popping up, about rainbows and how groovy everything is, we will know you didn’t listen!!

Personally I would never ever eat a mushroom unless it came in a packet! Seems a bit like Russian roulette to me

The red ones are russula, they are bitter to the taste but edible. The first set of photos are amanita Jacksonii they are a sought after mushroom by most advanced foragers. There are some in not sure about there as well. Maybe one bolete which can be edible as well. There are a lot of them out there that are really tasty and edible. I just foraged today and came home with chicken of the woods, lobster mushrooms, and a nice cauliflower mushroom as well. I recommend getting a pocket guide on North Carolina wild mushrooms and reading up a bit. Here's a link to a good page with info on the jacksonii.

http://blog.crazyaboutmushrooms.com/amanita-jacksonii-eastern-caesars-amanita/

Very pretty finds there, Josh. They look good enough to eat!

Thanks for the help with an ID. I do need to get a book, but anytime you're in the neighborhood feel free to stop by and forage.

When the men on the chessboard get up and tell you where to go
And you've just had some kind of mushroom, and your mind is moving low




Go ask Alice, I think she'll know

Here is another link with more information and how to prepare them. I've personally never eaten them.

https://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/amanita-caesarea.html#sthash.6KxPqVPw.dpbs/