
Why Is It So Difficult to Identify Mushrooms?
Discover the challenges of mushroom identification, from species diversity and environmental factors to the limitations of identification tools and the risks of look-alike species.
Your pocket fungi companion
Turn a photo into a starting point for discovery, explore more than 3,000 species, and grow your fungi knowledge with one beautifully simple iOS app.
Available on the App Store

Made for curious minds
Use technology to narrow the search, then explore the details that make every fungus unique.
Photograph a mushroom and get possible matches to guide your next step.
Browse a rich fungi library with common and scientific names in one place.
Build your knowledge with visual guides about seasons, habitats, and look-alikes.
Field notes & fungi stories

Discover the challenges of mushroom identification, from species diversity and environmental factors to the limitations of identification tools and the risks of look-alike species.

Explore mushrooms that may fruit in spring, from oysters and morels to spring king boletes, with habitat notes and essential foraging safety.

Identify backyard mushrooms. Learn which are safe and which pose dangers in this essential guide.
Forage thoughtfully
Never eat a wild mushroom based only on an app, photo, or online guide. Confirm identification with a qualified local expert, especially when toxic look-alikes may be present.