Find and Identify the Matsutake Mushroom - Pine Mushroom - S2E8

[@zachzoller]

She doesn't actually eat her mushrooms she just takes them home and smells them some more. 😜 But we still love her.

[@zachzoller]

I'm kidding

[@YellowElanor]

@@zachzoller I do take them home and smell the more...but then I eat them.

[@myoutdoorlife3833]

Lol ! Too funny!😂

[@divadelatorre]

🤣🤣🤣

[@heatherkaye8653]

If ever you are blessed to find one of these its hard not to keep sniffing it. Its such a different, but good smell!

[@seecarlashoot3661]

Although I wish you made more videos, I can appreciate that they are like the mushrooms themselves - growing by season on their own time, showing themselves when they are ready to be seen.

[@YellowElanor]

Good analogy, and thank you, I wish I could get videos out more frequently as well.

[@Elizabeth-st4xk]

We need more yellow Eleanor!! Thank you for the education. I still come back to these videos and they mean a lot to me

[@markshellenbarger9986]

Love your videos! More please! I live in the eastern US but always like to learn about all mushrooms. Also love seeing your forests. Beautiful!

[@YellowElanor]

Thank you so much!

[@NYPaulaS]

Great video Rachel! You have a great way of explaining each mushroom! I hope more videos are coming soon!

[@YellowElanor]

Thank you! And for the first time we actually have another one fully edited and in the docket ready to go.

[@Ravibun]

I am not an outdoorsy person for a lot of reasons, but I love watching your videos and learning about mushrooms and getting the experience of being out in the wild without actually having to go out! I just think mushrooms are such neat little things that grows on our planet, so I do a lot of researching just to learn more about them! Plus your videos are super relaxing, so happy to see another pop up on my subs today!

[@YellowElanor]

Thank you! I appreciate hearing that, so glad to help take you on a relaxing indoor/outdoor adventure.

[@scottkers.4225]

Great video Rachel and Zach. Thank you for sharing.

[@garyirwin5502]

This was an awesome video. Very well done and very informative. I'll be looking forward to hunting some up.

[@tubinreo]

Thanks Rachel and Zach, I was really glad to see a new video. Great production and beautiful shrooms!

[@YellowElanor]

Thank you!

[@taylorhurlocker9357]

Impressive water crossing. Sweet finds on your forage!

[@shiheeb7333]

Thanks for the video! My wife and I get so excited when you upload something new to watch!

[@YellowElanor]

Yay! Glad to know you enjoy them together :)

[@fredfredricks4691]

Another great video. Nice that you explain things so well. Waiting for the next one you have ready to release!!

[@sunbladerr]

Awesome information. Thanks for the tour and video. Be Well and Good Journey Richie

[@ginajaffa5801]

Very fun and educational .Thank you Rachel .

[@outdoorloser4340]

I just found your channel today, and I'm absolutely in heaven!

[@KatePeterson-b2w]

New fan here. Thanks for this informative video. Also, excellent work from your cameraman brother!

[@tsomoyog]

Loved ur video...learned a lot and appreciate the palpable, sensorial mushroom love. Will def watch more. Mahalo!

[@jeffbuchanan7998]

Thanks for the information it's really helped me find more mushrooms.

[@red1oner]

Really informative! Great video and what a nice little siblings excursion. Many thanks

[@sonofabear]

Wow the visuals are incredible! I haven't found this mushroom, but it looks wonderful.

[@YellowElanor]

Thanks! Yeah, Zach did amazing on some of those visuals! So helpful for looking at the identification characteristics.

[@sonofammonite1714]

I came across your channel about a week ago and LOVED it. I’m 16 and mushroom hunting has been one of my favorite hobbies for a few years. I was sad because I thought you stopped posting for a while but I’m happy you posted another good video!

[@YellowElanor]

Thank you! Yeah, sometimes we go a while without posting, but I'm glad you're enjoying the videos so much! I'm so happy to know we've got some young mushroom lovers out there too!

[@sonofammonite1714]

Yellow Elanor Thanks!

[@michaelkay6008]

This is so well made. awesome mushroom shots

[@foleydave26]

Foraging and growing mushrooms is so rewarding. In the winter when I cant forage for them I grow them. Building your own lab equipment is farley easy so is cloning. Great video. Keep up the good work.

[@foleydave26]

@Morgan_drugz on instagram no thanks. I like sobriety I dont even drink. Life is to short to not remember it. Good luck with your life's travels buddy.

[@lojg6698]

I just found this channel and I am loving it. Thank you for your content on mushrooms as I have just begun learning about local mushrooms. Liked and Subscribed. 😋😋😋

[@willong1000]

Enthusiasm and intelligence makes people more appealing--thanks for displaying both while roaming the PNW forests that I love so much!

[@christopherconnelly6912]

Thank you so very much Rachel. I love your videos, and the enthusiasm you have.

[@YellowElanor]

Thanks!

[@handyman1001]

Great video. i am excited for mushroom season now after watching.

[@naturallynorthwest9748]

Such a good video. I just found my first matsutakes and was able to ID them immediately after watching this video and another video from Mushroom Wonderland. Thanks!

[@iwillsinganewsong]

So informative, relaxing music, great editing…Love love LOVE!!! Thank you Rachel and Zach!

[@YellowElanor]

Thank you thank you! I enjoyed the relaxing music as well 💚

[@christopherch7307]

Thank you for sharing your passion

[@DavidBruceAllen1]

Thank you Yellow Elanor! I've been interested in mushrooms for decades but haven't been brave enough to try eating most I've found. You're a great teacher! Thank you again.

[@MandyLawson-tn8yj]

This is my first comment on any channel, so feel honored! I live in Oregon on the coast and I still haven't chanced upon Matsutake, would you make a video on tree identification and possibly talk about the age of the forest being a factor in finding certain mushrooms. I also hear that places that have recently burned or been logged could be good places to look for certain types. My biggest interest though is being able to positively ID the trees I come across. I love the amount of knowledge that you share you are my new favorite go to channel for when I get that shroomy feeling lol. PS your brother does a great job with the camera and sound!

[@colegwin9249]

According to surveys of known Pine Mushroom patches in British Columbia; Western Hemlock, Tsuga heterophylla, is the dominant tree. The name heterophylla means different leaves; hetero: different, phylla: leaves, or needles in this case. You can identify Western Hemlock by looking at their needles; they will vary in length on a branch. Also look up a Western Hemlock cone, they are smaller than pine and douglas fir cones. Their bark is not as distinctive as Douglas Fir bark, so I would focus on looking at the needles and cones until you become more familiar with them. Lodgepole pines were found over half of the patches but were never the dominant tree. Age of forest; mature, 80-160 years old. Many patches have evidence of a layer of ash in their soil horizons, signifying that there was a forest fire in the late 1800s for example, that cleared whatever was growing before, and then the Western Hemlock stand grew in after the dust had settled. The maturity of the forest is also important in that it is theorized that Tricholoma magnivelare has a close relationship with two species of moss; Step moss, and Red-stemmed feathermoss. Pine mushrooms are almost always found growing with these mosses. The patches studied were mostly devoid of shrubs and herbs like salal, or sword ferns, or oregon grape for example. When a forest is younger, the trees are smaller > the canopy is less developed > more light reaches the forest floor > Shrubs and herbs thrive. But as a forest matures, the canopy becomes denser > less light reaches the forest floor > the shrubs and herbs give way to the mosses. Lastly, Pine mushrooms are always found growing in nutrient poor gravelly, sandy loam soils that have a bleached, ashy white/grey layer. This type of soil is called Orthic Humo-Ferric Podzol, abbreviated as "O.HFP". Regional governments do soil land surveys, so you can try to find a map in your locale. These soils are created on well drained slopes by fluvial( meaning river), or morainal( meaning glacial), activity.

[@AmateurMycologist]

Love the way you film! Thank you for this.

[@preciouslaplante8337]

What a great video ... You had me giggling and getting teary-eyed! Laughing at your brother's spottings while following you, the findings on the "way back to the car" (happens EVERY time!) and teary-eyed at just the PURE excitement/joy of it all - The interactions between the two of you ... the Pines... AND the Bear's head you found there, SO GOOD ✨

[@YellowElanor]

Thank you! And yes, he's always having to prove on camera that he finds things too-we have a lot of fun together!

[@countess6978]

Thanks soooo much for your videos :) you are the mushroom guru :) you've inspired me to return to the woods here in Ireland x

[@PSFmcverbaltronOracle]

Thanks so much for your contribution to the adventure of life and natures garden and treasures

[@tonystewart7624]

I miss seeing you on KZbin. I hope you are having the best adventure of your life.

[@blackbart99]

Man I love KZbin..strange thing to say...yes...but every now and then you come across someone who really has a great deal of knowledge to share and a fine expertise and ability to convey it to you. You are amazing Elanor. What an incredibly enjoyable video. Your knowledge base and experience are superior.....liked and subscribed...Blackbart99

[@guillaumeracine6874]

Wow really like that video. Just subscribed and gonna watch ypur previous ones and look forward for more. Thank you for sharing. xx

[@trimbaker1893]

Hello and thank you. Your grace and joy bring your knowledge to us each so pleasantly. I enjoy learning from you. Smiling, George.

[@Nrgheal]

Brilliant video, so happy to see you again and the wonderful Matsutake showplaced here! Alas I must buy them here in the south, but what exotic dishes they make! I hope to pick some in the PNW evenually....Thanks for this:)

[@tawnaclark2107]

I just love your videos. I feel so intrigued about mushrooms, and you have made my intrest spike even more. My scream out voice, i want to do this!

[@seasonsintheson]

Interesting about the photosynthesis work around regarding that beautiful plant.

[@josipaulson8446]

I really enjoyed watching you out in these woods!! Matsutake is new for me. I haven't found any myself yet but have been generously been gifted some and they are wonderful!

[@aztjk35]

Your videos are such a joy to watch

[@ruyixiaoguozi]

Thank you for the video it's super enjoyable to hear you talk!

[@sthomsen86]

Just received my shirt (pain/decompose) from your Etsy store. Love your channel! My kids found their first matsutake here in Bend this Fall, thanks to this video. Hope you and your brother keep producing these great videos! Happy holidays from Central Oregon!

[@bellslinki]

Really nice production.

[@glennforister84]

Really enjoy your videos Rachel. Keep up the great work

[@Abophoto]

Wow always interesting, thanks for such a great vidéo again!

[@chelseapower6239]

Fabulous video, thank you for sharing. I have been nervous to hunt for matsutake as they have so many I'd similarities to the animita, but I will try this weekend with your guidance. Thanks again!

[@ericbaker7615]

Thank-you. you have put out the best matsutake video out there. they are the absolute best tasting and smelling wild mushroom. the only better looking thing in the video other than the mushrooms is you.

[@supersaiyancards7153]

Nice work! Keep it up. We all thank you

[@elang9710]

Hey have you thought about holding mushroom forays, I just came across your videos and found them very educational,

[@johannaneller8321]

Incredible photography!!!

[@liangliangzhang7488]

I like your channel so much, you teach me to understand what grows on this land better

[@cagedgreed]

Thank you for the excellent videos. I am learning so much, so fast. I really want to go sing with the mycelium and the trees!

[@dougalexander7204]

The Columbia River Gorge is a beautiful place. And, it looks like a successful adventure. Thank you for taking us along. Oh, and I missed you....

[@rosshaugberg5494]

Great Video! Been following a long time on insta, first time watching a video! Wanted to learn a bit about Matsutake for autumn in MN - mission accomplished

[@mantismamba]

Awesome video thanks

[@amyalvarado3762]

You, Yarrow Willard and Paul Staments....gifts to the world🍄

[@YellowElanor]

Thank you 💚

[@interestandfun9190]

Don’t forget Adam

[@thezollers9436]

One of the best videos yet! So good to see you again! When are you coming back to Michigan for a visit? Zach, the shots you got here are amazing!!!

[@Jvilla3478]

I wish I could go hunting with you. You’re a great teacher

[@NorthernContinental]

awesome video, thanks for the knowledge and enthusiasm! the snow is on the ground up here in Alberta but I am already looking forward to the next foraging season. I guess I do have chaga hunting to hold me over for the winter.

[@YellowElanor]

Thanks for watching! Enjoy the chaga over the winter :)

[@goodmushroom]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. Gonna watch every one of them!!

[@trimbaker1893]

Hellow Yellow, : ) I had a really good day and picked a few wonderful pounds of our local ( southeastern North Carolina) oyster mushrooms...well, as we all are used to, there are a few little mushroom beetles in among the gills...Guess what?!!! smiling...If I hold the mushrooms up to a light, especially in an otherwise dark room, I can see right through the cap! Yep, I found each hiding bug, picked them out, gave them the deluxe trip to my compost pile and now I have unquestionably bug-less oyster mushrooms! whoo-hoo! As much as I enjoy your kindred spirit I had to share this simple evolution of my mushrooming. Smiling, George.

[@YellowElanor]

That's great! Thanks for sharing!

[@mikelancaster2892]

s the Pine Mushroom here in NC

[@myoutdoorlife3833]

Awesome video! Great explanations! Just found your channel and glad I did! 👍

[@MeMe-zf8bg]

Thank you, I look forward to your videos! Love from Australia :)

[@YellowElanor]

Thank you so much 💚

[@mycoguy9504]

I had some of this at a NewMexicoMyco foray some years ago. The chef prepared a nice broth and floated some thin slices of this on top. It was a very unusual experience. Good Video as well.

[@Avathare]

I follow you from Spain! Looking forward to see more mushroom foraging trips in the beautiful pacific Northwest! :)

[@YellowElanor]

Hi! Thanks for following along and I'm glad you enjoy the videos!

[@TheArtisticGardener777]

You always show love for the tiny mushrooms❤️

[@TheNikkimeow]

Great video! I picked some the other day, and by the time I finished the video, I was 100% sure they were matsutake:)

[@nathanielanderson4898]

I really want to go picking in the Pacific North West. My brother works in Montana at a Ski resort. I hope to go up there and do some picking this spring.

[@riverwof5318]

Nice vid! Great mushroom teacher, thank you🍄✨😗😊😀. My goodness, I know what I'm taking my future wife to do! Hope she's into long hikes, mushrooms, and my tart humour. Thanks for the idea. Stay safe and good health to you.✨

[@philflask]

Glad i found you guys! Thanks very much

[@violetpasztorwilson1192]

very good.. I live in WHistler B. C. and I'm looking for this mushroom now.. lots of white short stemmed Russela 's but I'm having a hard time finding the matsutake..now I have a better idea of what I'm looking for.. very excited! thank-you for all the great info!

[@suebar5177]

Hi🤗 I was so excited to see you post a new video...Thanks! I found my 1st Pine last week...the smell really is distinct...strangely there was just the one though.

[@YellowElanor]

I'm glad you found at least one though! Could be more hiding in the duff nearby.

[@stevekulbacki5884]

Thanks Yellow, That clears up the mushroom species I have seen for years. Grows in pine forest floors in the northeast. Noticed this mushroom many times following deer tracks to a mushroom stump leaving crumbs on the pine needles. Of course am thinking it must be edible. Never dared to try it... Now I know... thank you! Please keep sharing your knowledge.

[@edperry6199]

Thanks for the info. You mentioned 3 trees, Fir - something I never heard of - Ponderosa.

[@marybrody9537]

Great video. Thanks

[@jamesalanstephensmith7930]

Most informative!

[@YellowElanor]

Thank you!

[@Passionformushrooms]

Great video, thank you for sharing your passion!

[@DADventurerNW]

Amazing video Rachel. Two questions. Can you share any general elevation guidance on where these mushrooms like to grow? Also, what camera do you use to record your videos?

[@zachzoller]

We usually use a Canon C100 but from time to time a GoPro Hero 7 and an iPhone (sorry I can't help with the mushroom question haha)

[@YellowElanor]

In the PNW they grow along the coast (right from the sandy soil) and all the way to the Cascades--I've seen them up to 4,000 ft, but I believe they can be higher even.

[@DADventurerNW]

Thanks for the help. I need to get over to your side of the river to hunt these delicious mushrooms.

[@tammy-lynnstewart5677]

These are delicious! I enjoyed them a few times this fall with rice. Just rice and these mushrooms. No salt or other spices/seasonings.

[@RealTipProductions]

Wow great video! Makes me wanna go forage. I've only foraged for "special" mushrooms back in college, but I love chanterelles and matsutakes! I think I'm gonna give it a try!

[@kayla_sulak]

Great video! I've been reading up on how to differentiate a Matsutake for a few months, but finally identified one only a couple days after watching your video. So... thanks!!! And now I know what people mean about the smell of cinnamon and spices! 👍💝

[@YellowElanor]

Thanks Kayla! Yes, once you get a good whiff of it, it all seems to come together, so glad you found some!

[@KnightofEkron]

This was so cool

[@Genekatana]

Great content! Thank you!🙏 that candy cane plant is wow😂 could you some day do a video on mushroom leather? Would love to hear you talk about it🙏💛💚

[@garygerkin9988]

So nice to see you on here again 🙂 not so many year round specie's here in Indiana, been finding oyster mushrooms here (they smell amazing too)

[@YellowElanor]

Thanks! And yes, oysters are quite lovely to smell!

[@owenwilliams3285]

This episode was awesome. Loved the editing!!

[@YellowElanor]

Thanks! Zach did an incredible job with the editing and the magical floating mushrooms--great for seeing the ID characteristics!

[@owenwilliams3285]

@@YellowElanor I totally agree, i especially appreciate the floating mushroom sequence. great for seeing features and also very very cool. loved the little spore dust too hahahaha

[@frithar]

Owen Williams Editing, yes. Music, yes.

[@MugoiKihaku]

the floating mushroom is so good

[@miguelpayette2966]

Great info! The forest here on Vancouver Island has a lot of cedar and not a lot of pine trees- can Matsutake still be found? Do they prefer more or less sunshine? Thanks a lot for your enthusiasm!

[@YellowElanor]

Yes, they can be found on Vancouver Island! They don't have a relationship with cedar (as far as I know), but get in an area with a mix of fir and pine (even if they're sparse), I believe the Allatropa virgata plant also grows up that way, so keep an eye out for that too. More or less sunshine is not much of a factor.

[@christopherch7307]

You have been missed.👍🍄👍

[@YellowElanor]

Thank you kindly 😊

[@elru374]

Thank you. I learned so much.

[@PDXTundra]

Finally! Welcome back!

[@johanwredh3385]

What a beautiful video :)

[@SV_Sangha]

Great video.... I have heard about the Destroyer Angel that supposedly looks similar... perhaps a smaller stalk? Any good photos of that dangerous one?

[@suzycat2026]

Superb video.👍🏻 I wonder if matsutake mushroom grow in our pine forests in Scotland 😻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@DavidAlanReece]

I really enjoy your carefree attitude when tramping around in the forest. I think why I am subscribing is not only that I love to hunt for mushrooms, but I have an acute sense of smell. Very few channels describe things smell like you do, so I can identify so much easier to what you are seeing. Not this really matters for me to say, but when I was in geology in college, I developed a smell test for over 50 different rocks and gems. I could get half the answers correct on a 100 piece test just by smelling. Thanks for wonderful content. :)

[@lindareese4579]

Thank you!!!! For such a nice video o