Curated mushroom references
Mushroom knowledge, filtered down to scientific and institutional sources.
Search a curated reference library inspired by mushroomreferences.com, but limited to trusted
.gov and .edu sources with review dates, evidence notes,
featured collections, and sharable filtered views.
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University sources
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Featured references
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Featured collections
May 21, 2026
Latest review date
Safety
Government
Article
Public Health
Wild Mushroom Safety
Investigation of Illnesses: Morel Mushrooms (May 2023)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration · fda.gov
· FDA
Published: May 12, 2023
Reviewed: May 20, 2026
FDA investigation summary covering illness reports, symptoms, and preparation guidance related to morel and other wild-type mushrooms.
Why it’s here: Primary federal outbreak investigation summary with practical handling guidance.
morel
outbreak
food safety
illness
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Safety
Government
Report
Public Health
Wild Mushroom Safety
Outbreak Linked to Morel Mushroom Exposure — Montana, 2023
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · cdc.gov
· CDC
Published: Mar 14, 2024
Reviewed: May 20, 2026
CDC MMWR report describing outbreak epidemiology, case patterns, and public-health lessons from morel mushroom exposure.
Why it’s here: Federal case report with outbreak epidemiology and clinical pattern detail.
cdc
morel
outbreak
public health
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Toxicology
Government
Clinical Review
Clinical
Clinical Toxicology
Amatoxin Mushroom Toxicity
NCBI Bookshelf · nih.gov
· StatPearls
Published: Jul 22, 2024
Reviewed: May 21, 2026
Clinical reference on amatoxin-containing mushrooms, including presentation, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment considerations.
Why it’s here: Clinical reference focused on presentation, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
amatoxin
amanita
poisoning
clinical
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Research
Government
Brief
Reference
Research & Policy
Psilocybin for Mental Health and Addiction: What You Need To Know
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health · nih.gov
· NCCIH
Published: Nov 7, 2024
Reviewed: May 18, 2026
Federal overview of psilocybin mushrooms, current mental-health research, and the safety and regulatory landscape.
Why it’s here: Federal overview summarizing current research maturity, safety, and regulation.
psilocybin
mental health
research
policy
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Cultivation
University
Extension Hub
Extension
Growing Mushrooms
Mushrooms: Production and Harvesting
Penn State Extension · psu.edu
· Penn State Extension
Published: Sep 17, 2024
Reviewed: May 21, 2026
Penn State overview of composting, spawning, pinning, harvesting, and commercial mushroom production workflow.
Why it’s here: University extension production workflow from composting through harvest.
composting
spawning
harvesting
commercial
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Cultivation
University
Project Hub
Extension
Growing Mushrooms
Specialty Mushrooms Project
Cornell Small Farms · cornell.edu
· Cornell Small Farms Program
Published: Apr 18, 2024
Reviewed: May 21, 2026
Cornell small-farm resource hub for specialty mushroom production, enterprise planning, and grower education.
Why it’s here: Small-farm production hub useful for enterprise planning and species-specific grower education.
small farms
shiitake
oyster
enterprise
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Identification
Government
PDF Guide
Reference
Wild Mushroom Safety
A Guide to Missouri's Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms
Missouri Department of Conservation · mdc.mo.gov
· Missouri Department of Conservation
Published: Aug 1, 2021
Reviewed: May 19, 2026
State field guide that compares edible and poisonous mushrooms with a strong safety-first identification focus.
Why it’s here: Field-guide style identification aid with a strong poison-awareness emphasis.
field guide
identification
edible
poisonous
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Regulation
Government
PDF Fact Sheet
Regulatory
Growing Mushrooms
Mushroom Produce Safety Fact Sheet
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services · ncagr.gov
· NCDA&CS Produce Safety Program
Published: Feb 1, 2023
Reviewed: May 16, 2026
Produce safety guidance for mushroom growers and handlers, focused on operational and compliance considerations.
Why it’s here: Operational produce-safety guidance with clear compliance framing for growers.
produce safety
handling
compliance
growers
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Cultivation
University
Extension Guide
Extension
Growing Mushrooms
Mushroom Cultivation
University of Illinois Extension · illinois.edu
· University of Illinois Extension
Published: Jun 5, 2024
Reviewed: May 17, 2026
Cultivation entry point covering block farming, log farming, and bed farming for specialty and gourmet mushrooms.
Why it’s here: University extension entry point for practical specialty cultivation systems.
block farming
log farming
bed farming
specialty
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