Sometimes pasting the image into the body of a submission (or reply) works if attaching a file does not. (The file might have been too large in some cases, or not a file format the platform accepts.)

In either case, we are not able to ID a mushroom to species from photos, and we cannot state that any collected mushroom is edible or not. This is for safety reasons, as toxic and non-toxic mushrooms can look nearly identical to each other, and only subtle differences in features like cap, gill, or stem structure separate them. It takes an experienced expert forager to know the difference, and we do not have that training. Sometimes examining spores under a microscope, and doing one or more chemical reaction tests with the mushroom's tissues, are the most reliable ways to determine what species was found.

If you're interested in learning about foraging for edible mushrooms, inquire with a local mycological society as to learning resources available, and consider these tips from the University of New Hampshire:

• The majority of wild mushrooms have never been tested for toxicity. Some that are extremely poisonous may look similar to safely edible species.
• Once safe wild mushrooms have been clearly identified, the next step is to be aware of the quality of the area they are growing on: pesticide-treated areas (herbicide, fungicide, insecticide, etc.), animal-grazing areas where manure may have contaminated the mushrooms, and other contaminated sites are not appropriate for foraging.
• Mushrooms contaminated with animal droppings or that show other signs of animal intrusion, such as tears or bite marks, must not be sold for consumption. Contamination can lead to food borne illness, as well as spoilage of the mushrooms.

Miri