Fall Mushroom Identification Quiz By: Chris Matherly

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    This is Chicken of the woods, and the scientific name of this specimen is Laetiporus cincinattus.

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  • 2. 
    This photo is a/an? - ProProfs

    This photo is a/an?

    • False Puffball

    • Poisonous Mushroom

    • Edible Mushroom

    • Soccer Ball

    Correct Answer
    A. Edible Mushroom
    Explanation
    The given photo is of an edible mushroom. Edible mushrooms are safe for consumption and can be used in various culinary dishes. They are not poisonous and do not pose any health risks when eaten.

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  • 3. 
    Hen of the woods is also called Sheep's Head, Maitake, or Grifola sulphureus. - ProProfs

    Hen of the woods is also called Sheep's Head, Maitake, or Grifola sulphureus.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because Hen of the woods is not called Sheep's Head, Maitake, or Grifola sulphureus. Hen of the woods is actually called Grifola frondosa.

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  • 4. 
    This photo shows what mushroom? - ProProfs

    This photo shows what mushroom?

    • Laetiporus

    • Hericium

    • Grifola

    • Sheep's Head

    Correct Answer
    A. Hericium
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Hericium because the photo shows a mushroom that resembles the Hericium species. Hericium mushrooms are known for their unique appearance, with their white, shaggy, and tooth-like spines hanging down from a central point. This distinct feature can be observed in the photo provided.

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  • 5. 
    The scientific name of these two specimens is Morchella esculentoides. - ProProfs

    The scientific name of these two specimens is Morchella esculentoides.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The scientific name of these two specimens is not Morchella esculentoides.

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  • 6. 

    Which of the below photos shows a Grifola frondosa?

    • Option 1

    • Option 2

    • Option 3

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Option 4
  • 7. 

    The following photos are/is a Black Staining Polypore: (check all that apply)

    • Option1

    • Option2

    • Option3

    • Option4

    • Option5

    • Option6

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Option1
    A. Option3
    A. Option6
    Explanation
    The correct answer includes options 1, 3, and 6. These options are identified as Black Staining Polypore. The other options, 2, 4, and 5, are not Black Staining Polypores.

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  • 8. 
    This mushroom is/does? (check all that apply) - ProProfs

    This mushroom is/does? (check all that apply)

    • An edible mushroom

    • A very medicinal mushroom

    • Grows in mulch and rotting debris

    • Is only found in the fall

    • Prefers oak trees

    • Has forked gills

    • Is cultivated in large numbers

    • Can be found in every state in the USA

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. An edible mushroom
    A. A very medicinal mushroom
    A. Is only found in the fall
    A. Prefers oak trees
    A. Is cultivated in large numbers
  • 9. 

    Check all of the edible mushrooms below:

    • Option1

    • Option2

    • Option3

    • Option4

    • 5

    • 6

    • 7

    • 8

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Option2
    A. Option3
    A. Option4
    A. 6
    A. 7
    Explanation
    The edible mushrooms among the given options are Option2, Option3, Option4, 6, and 7.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the photos below show a Honey Mushroom? Check all that apply below...

    • Option1

    • Option2

    • Option3

    • Option4

    • Option4

    • Option5

    • Option6

    • Option7

    • Option8

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Option1
    A. Option2
    A. Option3
    A. Option4
    A. Option4
    A. Option5
    A. Option6
    A. Option8
  • 11. 

    Check all of the following mushrooms that are polypores:

    • Option1

    • Option2

    • Option3

    • Option4

    • 6

    • 7

    • 8

    • 9

    • 10

    • 11

    • 12

    • 13

    • 14

    • 15

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Option1
    A. Option4
    A. 6
    A. 7
    A. 8
    A. 9
    A. 10
    A. 11
    A. 12
    A. 15

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