Mycology Journal

The **Mycology Journal** is a book that is filled out with various fungi automatically the first time encountering it. There are currently 17 different types of fungi available to find throughout the game.

## Overview

The table below contains all of the entries in the Mycology Journal and where they can be found. For more specifics about each entry, see the fungi below organized by the region of the forest they are found, then by the order they appear in the journal.

## Grass Region

There are 6 total mushrooms in the Grass Region.

### Mycena haematopus

The *Mycena haematopus* has a direct real-life counterpart of the same name. According to Wikipedia, *"[It is] commonly known as the bleeding fairy helmet, the burgundydrop bonnet, or the bleeding Mycena...It is widespread and common in Europe, North America, and has also been collected in Japan and Venezuela."*

#### About This Mushroom

Although there are several pinkish Mycena species, this one is rather special! If the flesh is cut, a dark red 'blood' exudes out. Thus giving this mushroom the nickname 'Bleeding Mycena'.

Like most fungi, this species is saprotrophic - meaning it [obtains] nutrients from decomposing organic matter.

#### Smushi Notes

These things ooze out red liquid when cut?? I'm fascinated and terrified at the same time...

### Volvopluteus gloiocephalus

The *Volvopluteus gloiocephalus* has a direct real-life counterpart of the same name. According to Wikipedia, *"[It is] commonly known as the big sheath mushroom, rose-gilled grisette, or stubble rosegill...[It] is a saprotrophic fungus that grows on grassy fields and accumulations of organic matter like compost or woodchips piles. It has been reported from all continents except Antarctica."*

#### About This Mushroom

This large mushroom is commonly known as the Big Sheath Mushroom with a cap of about 5 - 15 cm in diameter.

The top of this mushroom's cap is markedly stick when fresh, so touch with care!

#### Smushi Notes

I tried saying the name of this mushroom quickly 3 times in a row. It was a lot harder than I thought. Cool mushroom though!

### Hypholoma capnoides

The *Hypholoma capnoides* has a direct real-life counterpart of the same name. According to Wikipedia, *"[It] is an edible mushroom...[It] grows in clusters on decaying wood, for example in tufts on old tree stumps, in North America, Europe, and Asia."*

#### About This Mushroom

This species grows in clusters on decaying wood and is easily spotted with its cinnamon to orange caps.

Take caution when foraging for this species as they're easily confused with poisonous [sulphur] tuft mushroom!

#### Smushi Notes

These are always growing in groups. I wonder if they ever get tired of each other. Like what happens if they get in a fight? They just have to stare at each other and get over it?

### Macrolepiota procera

The *Macrolepiota procera* has a direct real-life counterpart of the same name. According to Wikipedia, *"Macrolepiota procera, the parasol mushroom, is a...fungus with a large, prominent fruiting body resembling a parasol. Globally, it is widespread in temperate regions."*

#### About This Mushroom

This species grows in clusters on decaying wood and is easily spotted with its cinnamon to orange caps.

Take caution when foraging for this species as they're easily confused with the poisonous [sulphur] tuft mushroom!

#### Smushi Notes

These are always growing in groups. I wonder if they ever get tired of each other. Like what happens if they get in a fight? They just have to stare at each other and get over it?

### Entoloma hochstetteri

The *Entoloma hochstetteri* has a direct real-life counterpart of the same name. According to Wikipedia, *"Entoloma hochstetteri, also known as the blue pinkgill, sky-blue mushroom or similar names, is a species of mushroom that is native to New Zealand. The small mushroom is a distinctive all-blue colour, while the gills have a slight reddish tint from the spores."*

#### About This Mushroom

Entoloma hochstetteri, also know as the Blue Pinkgill, is a small and delicate species. Yet it's quite distinctive with the all-around blue coloration. Truly a sight to behold if you come across one!

The blue coloration could potentially be used as a natural blue dye, but further research is still needed...

#### Smushi Notes

These blue mushroom really stand out! Almost in a showing-off kinda way... wait a sec. Are they blue to make other mushrooms jealous? Oh no... it's working!!!

### Chalciporus piperatus

The *Chalciporus piperatus* has a direct real-life counterpart of the same name. According to Wikipedia, *"Chalciporus piperatus, commonly known as the peppery bolete, is a small pored mushroom...found in mixed woodland in Europe and North America."*

#### About This Mushroom

Nicknamed the Peppery Bolete, this mushroom is quite easy to identify with its beautiful orange spores.

Although edible when thoroughly cooked, the mushroom has a very peppery taste. Hence the name Peppery Bolete.

#### Smushi Notes

Wait, why are there notes on here about the mushrooms flavor? Umm... I'm scared.

## Fall Region

There are 7 total mushrooms in the Fall Region.

## Lake Region

There are 4 total mushrooms in the Lake Region.