It is seldom possible to include all the relevant information about a mushroom in a photograph. Whenever possible, information about each group of photos documenting a specimen or group of specimens should be included with the photos.

Habitat (most important)

• Lawn: type of grass, if known. If tree(s) are nearby indicate species.
• Soil: type of soil if known, (i.e., sand, clay, loam). Also indicate if the soil was recently disturbed or cultivated. If tree(s) are nearby indicate species.
• On a tree: alive or dead; indicate species if known.
• Downed wood or stump: indicate species if known.
• Forest or woodland: indicate nearest tree species as well as predominant trees in area.
• Leaves/needles: indicate species of tree or shrub if known. If known, indicate whether the base of the stem is in the leaves or in underlying soil.
• Wood chips/mulch
• Dung: cow, horse, sheep, ...

Additional Information:

• Please indicate the geographic area, including state or county ,where the photos were taken.
• Please indicate the date or at least the season when the photos were taken.