Fungophilia, Mycophilia, Mushroom Enthusiasts & Wild Mushroom Hunters in the U.S.
Photo from Mycelium Running by Paul Stamets. The caption reads-"Clothing is also good to make spore prints on. Such "mushroom wear" is increasing fashionable amongst a group of West Coast mycophiles."
by Lea LSF
Fungophilia and mycophilia in America are growing fast. Trust me, I am a a budding enthusiast.
Who are the fungo-mycophiles?
Most generally, they are people who forage for wild mushrooms, identify species and eat them, but it doesn’t stop there!
What’s the difference between fungophilia and mycophilia?
Amongst the true-true enthusiasts the term of choice is not fungophilia, but mycophilia. The myco refers to mycelium, the underground micro-rhizomatic root system of which the mushrooms are the fruit.
I will use the term mycophilia, because it acknowledges the whole network, rather than just a part. Really though fungophilia and mycophilia are a very similar enthusiasm/subculture.
What might mycophiles be out there doing? Read the rest of this entry »
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