MushScout has seven comprehensive factsheets—the four porcini mushrooms, the chanterelle, the golden agaric, and the drumstick—designed to help you recognize the mushroom and, above all, stay away from dangerous lookalikes.
What's in each card
- the identikit to recognize the mushroom at a glance;
- how to recognize it: cap, flesh, stem;
- where and when it grows;
- how to distinguish it from similar-looking mushrooms;
- the safety block, always visible: dangerous lookalikes and how to unmask them.
One thing said clearly: the sheets are drafts undergoing mycological validation. I am a help, not the last word.
What about AI recognition?
You photograph a mushroom and the app suggests a species. Be careful: this is a suggestion, not an identification. The app doesn't tell you what you've picked, and should never be used to decide whether a mushroom is edible.
The rule that comes first
Before eating any mushroom, have it checked by a mycologist or by your local health authority's mycological inspectorate. Toxic mushrooms can be deadly. And remember: picking is regulated by your region—license card, quantity limits, and permitted areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the app recognize mushrooms from photos?
No. It offers a name as a suggestion to check, not an identification. It shouldn't be used to decide whether a mushroom is edible.
Are the sheets validated by experts?
They are drafts undergoing mycological validation. A mushroom should always be checked in person by an expert before eating it.
