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Garlic Mushroom (Marasmius alliaceus) — mushroom identification photo

Garlic Mushroom

Marasmius alliaceus

✓ Edible
Always verify identification with multiple features before consuming
Cap color
Pale buff to cream
Habitat
Beech woodland and deciduous forest; Northeast, Southeast, Midwest
Peak season
Summer-Fall

Key Identification Features

Preparation Notes

Edible; strong garlic flavor useful as seasoning; remove tough stem before use; dry well before storing

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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