Honey Mushroom & Deadly Galerina - Identification and Differences with Adam Haritan

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The honey mushroom (Armillaria sp.) is a choice edible mushroom. The deadly galerina (Galerina marginata, G. autumnalis) is a poisonous mushroom that somewhat resembles the honey mushroom.
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[@SurlyMiss]

I was recently diagnosed with ADHD after decades of being misdiagnosed. One thing that really helps me is being outdoors and I’ve recently started enjoying finding and identifying local mushrooms and plants. I recently found some honey mushrooms which led me to this video. I subbed and think you’re awesome,thanks for making this! 🍄

[@hederickmutton75]

Fasho, nature is bliss for our rapid, dopamine deficient brains. Consider daily meditation and reducing sugar intake too!

[@glitter._.goblin]

I'm self dx and currently working on a formal dx. Being in the woods foraging for mushrooms is one of the few things I can follow through on that brings me peace, focuses me, and quiets my brain in a certain way. It's truly been a blessing for many years, esp since adhd is so misunderstood and overlooked in women. Super happy for you to finally get your dx and I hope that you have meds that work for you, on top of this super therapeutic hobby ❤

[@nohe4901]

Add and adhd isn't real. It's a coping method humans have created to block out things we are not interested in.

[@SurlyMiss]

@@nohe4901 you are delusional and misinformed.

[@violettracey]

Awesome!

[@derektalkington2328]

"In the wild we have to be much more intentional with our choices." I LOVE THAT.

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks, Derek!

[@michelannvendettijr5705]

So I'm not okay? Bitch!

[@ricosuave5120]

😯

[@joejoelesh1197]

I LOVE that you start with the 'dont talk about yourself like that' statement. Wow, so many people need to hear this, including myself. I came for some help with honey mushroom identification, and my confidence in ID'ing it, but I walked away feeling better about myself. You are a treasure.

[@learningtolivewithhumans1859]

same as i always tag him and his channel in my vlogs too so if people dont get it the way i put it forward then Adam can clear it up haha i found about 2lb of them today and cant wait to try them! happy hunting Joe!!

[@SusanHogarth]

This. I literally cried hearing that (and I do forage, but it’s an important message to hear)

[@ponolovefarms3926]

I thumbs upped after he said it

[@AdaptiveApeHybrid]

My thoughts exactly! That kind of blunt kindness is rare these days. He's a national fucking treasure

[@hap9936]

You need to see a Psychologist fast.

[@MrSiglety]

As always; your delivery, verbal cadence, and the way you organize information when creating these video is my go to for identification as well as piecing together the ecology that certain species appreciate. Thank you for what you do.

[@joshhigdon4951]

I just found your channel and am stoked! I'm 36 now and have been foraging NW GA my entire life. Ive only gotten into mushroom the past 2 years. My great grandpa was 100% Cherokee and he passed when I was 10. But from the time I could walk, he took me into the woods, teaching me the ways of my ancestors.

[@joshhigdon4951]

@The Truth about Africa hurts lol. No drugs but was a beer drinking alcoholic no doubt

[@angiewoodward4166]

What a cool legacy! Good for you:)

[@JiriUL]

I started foraging since I was 5 or 6...My parents and my grandma taught us things on how to easily distinguish the most known and used mushrooms. But there was one rule of thumb they kept on repeating - if you are not 100% sure about which mushroom you are picking, then leave it - it doesn't worth it. This careful approach is not particularly scientific, but works really well :)

[@odelloutdoors3424]

Great video as always. I love that you kept the info separated in this video. By that I mean you fully discussed the edible first and then switched to discussing the poisonous one. It’s very confusing when people hop back and forth between them while describing them. Much easier to follow and learn from a video like this. Thanks for what you do.

[@possiblyhuman3114]

I can't count how many times I've recommended this video in particular to people on identification forums. Please keep doing these! I'm sure you've saved a few lives already.

[@92Pyromaniac]

It occurred to me that foraging in the wild is much more similar to the experience of people who have a serious allergy e.g. peanuts. Then you'd really have to scrutinise labels to be sure that they don't contain peanut traces, but over time you'd become much more confident at recognising brands and food types which are safe, much like actual foraging.

[@stephers21]

I'm so happy I found you! I stumbled across a mushroom haven here in south eastern Pennsylvania and my passion has grown since then. I've got my books, but your videos and trainings have been so helpful and enjoyable. Love seeing your face and that smile! 😌❤️

[@allduhcheese6762]

Your positivity is contagious man.

[@williamhutchinson8881]

It’s been a while since I watched one of your vids, and it blew me away this time! I forgot how good you are.

[@Emilyjohnson-cq4hh]

If you need some mushrooms,growing kits,mdma,one up candy bar and others just message the name description on comment He also ship discreetly🍄

[@Emilyjohnson-cq4hh]

ON IG.

[@Emilyjohnson-cq4hh]

ON IG.

[@Emilyjohnson-cq4hh]

ON IG.

[@IlanaFireflower]

Wonderfully helpful and instructive. I can't wait to look for these now, and am looking forward to watching much more of your content. I'm just thrilled to have found this channel. Thanks so much!

[@fejimush]

You do such an awesome job explaining the insides and outsides of mushroom foraging. Thank you!

[@davidm3210]

Great job, lovely philosophy - I really appreciate the recap of the characteristics after the initial descriptions, most helpful!

[@michelleford7587]

Adam, Thank you for the info and your videos. I always cross reference when researching new edibles, and your videos are always one of my confirming resources. I have learned so much from you!!

[@matthewklassen5190]

Great video, thank you for taking the time to make it.

[@RepsychoedArtist]

Thank you for your guidance and time spent educating me and everyone else who has learned from you❤

[@gshamill5349]

Smart kid with good communication skill! Thanks a lot for the video.

[@Emilyjohnson-cq4hh]

ON IG.

[@murderduck2246]

I’ve been binging your videos and you are so fricking wholesome omg, I kind of love mushrooms, but didn’t know how to get into them and your channel has been so educational and relaxing for me

[@Emilyjohnson-cq4hh]

If you need some mushrooms,growing kits,mdma,one up candy bar and others just message the name description on comment He also ship discreetly🍄

[@Emilyjohnson-cq4hh]

ON IG.

[@danielbourne4674]

this video really cheered me up. it's nice to see someone so passionate about fungi!!! I love fungi too, but as an arboriculturalist. haven't ventured into eating them yet but am interested. well done mate. looking forward to the next one

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks, Daniel! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@davidpetras7582]

Learn Your Land Do you have any information on Aborted Entaloma’s

[@davidpetras7582]

Also the grays that grow with them

[@Saturn_Jay760]

You are my favorite person on all of social medias. I'm so thankful for you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@dougcaggiano3961]

I just wanted to say what a valuable tool this video has been. Two days ago, I found my first group of honey mushrooms. Today, I found my first Gallerina. I confirmed both finds by spore prints. Thank you so much!

[@FULLR3TARD]

You seem like a good dude.. Thanks for the vids man!

[@scottc977]

We've had such a wet summer in Ct. There are mushrooms everywhere. I got a couple of field manuals, one being the Audobon guide. Today I found a Black Trumpet. I checked against the one manual and brought it home to check against the Audobon version. It checked out and I had seen your work and found your video. Thanks for the concise descriptions and details. I am 100% confident in this ONE, and will use the same proceedure with all. Thanks again. Very well done.

[@Brooklyn-rj3np]

Thank you for your positivity and wisdom

[@chrisphafner3332]

As always, you produce a great educational video. Thanks!

[@lanakrupka4577]

This is great! Thank you for such a detailed explanation.

[@MiteyMOofyearsAgo]

Excellent tutorial, thank you!

[@karencaron1]

I have always wondered about the differences between these two mushrooms and stayed away for lack of confidence. You have such tremendous communication skills and I have become a great fan. I will enjoy making the ID including spore prints and all. Thanks Adam

[@LearnYourLand]

+karencaron1 Thanks, I appreciate the kind words! If you ever have any questions about mushroom ID, please feel free to reach out.

[@wizardss3684]

Awesome video. You’ve taught me so much about foraging on this channel. I appreciate all you do and your passion for these things. I’ve found my first bunch of honeys and I remembered you had a vid on it. Your the best foraging expert on KZbin in my opinion.🙌

[@charlesringo569]

Thank you for sharing the great information. You do such a good job of explaining that I don't think it could be misunderstood. Or at least to explain it in a way that I understand which is awesome because I'm new to this

[@ncanellos]

Wow I never knew!!! Love this Chanel!!! Thank you Adam!!! Now I feel much more confident

[@Nick-Nasty]

Right on. Every mushroom I try to familiarize myself with, your videos are my first stop.

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks Nick! If there are any mushrooms you'd like to see featured, let me know. I'm always open to suggestions.

[@Saffirance]

I wish I could give you more than one thumbs up. Thank you Adam

[@knbjhm]

So logical and concise...really appreciate the knowledge.

[@CatComCollection]

Adam, just watched my first video by you....excellent breadth of knowledge, well-articulated, delivered clearly, and great presence. Well done. I'm hooked (and subscribed)!

[@medic9651]

Thanks for doing these videos . you give the most information and best identification of the mushrooms

[@rebekahhansen3979]

Adam thank you for your knowledge..I have learned so much from your videos... thank you

[@seannichols1187]

Awesome videos, just sat and binge watched with a pen and note pad. Subscribed, joined, and followed. Thanks for all the great info.

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks, Sean!

[@rebeccalynn3092]

Thank you Adam for teaching us so much.

[@LearnYourLand]

You're welcome, Rebecca. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@philippuma8091]

Can someone tell me what this mushroom could be

[@philippuma8091]

Don’t know how to share the picture sorry

[@MRSludgedude]

@@LearnYourLand how many of the armillaria species are we eating I know mellea and tabecens but I heard that's two of over several more?

[@akozy]

I've been seeing those all week, so excited to find out I may have edible mushrooms close by!

[@Stripeydave3]

Great Vid Adam!

[@Naturlich133]

Adam your the best. Thank you for taking the fear out of foraging. Your right we must stay informed. Thank you!

[@paulasalmon352]

very well done! You have a gift of teaching.

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks, Paula! I appreciate the kind words!

[@ryanbarrett1949]

Your videos are great Adam - thanks man!

[@cameronmcdonald9888]

Your videos are amazing and have been such an awesome inspiration!! Thank you so much- I hope you are enjoying the final days of summer!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks Cameron!

[@icanhasbase]

Your videos are great. Engaging and full of information. Keep it up!!

[@terryrhuebottom]

These have been growing on some family property for years. I've never thought about trying them. I just started foraging last year and have lucked out with some amazing spots for Oyster mushrooms and now I'm going to be looking into these.

[@kevingrabkowski5505]

Gr8 information I have been watching your videos and gaining knowledge and confidence in my decision making. Thanks for your help.

[@roti1873]

This was perfect, thanks. Our forests are full of honeys right now, it's probably a big problem. I feel way better about harvesting so much now!

[@joeforshey]

Everything I've learned from mushrooms you have taught me. Our property has 10 of the best! 😊

[@juliebaylis6776]

My favorite is the honey! Thanks for your videos!

[@bukkit4204]

Love your videos! You always help me be more confident in my own IDs, as I'm in Michigan, so a similar fungal coverage! I find both these mushrooms very often

[@floridafishing123]

Thank you Adam. This was a lot more clearer than what I have read. Thanks again.

[@LearnYourLand]

You're welcome!

[@markmilanowski]

I have many memories of fall mushroom foraging with my father and his friends. This has rekindled my desire to do that again. Thanks

[@Jigaboo123456]

Hello, Adam: I clicked on this not because I have any doubts about identifying Honeys, but because I was trying to find some information on how long a recently infected 40ft birch standing 5ft from my weekend shack is likely to remain standing, as it will be a complex and dangerous felling., and at 69 the tree might have more years left than me, in which case it's my sons' problem! I know that I've seen infested trees last for years in other places, but I never really paid much attention to it. So far, not been able to get info online, tried calling The Forestry Commision who oversee most of the woodland in the UK. All they could tell me was what I already knew, ie it's very infectious. Anyhoo, a well presented clip, well done, quite a feat of presentation to deliver an 11-minute monologue without any notes. Bearing in mind hat it's much easier to criticise than to create, I offer the below in the spirit of hoping to help you help others ever more: It was a wee bit long-winded but doesn't emphasise sufficiently that they are slightly toxic to some people, and that only a very small amount of should be consumed until one is sure of one's own tolerance. I have gathered and eaten wild fungi for five decades without harm, but once whilst on a trip with strangers, one guy saw me cooking honeys and unbeknownst to me, he did likewise, and suffered stomach problems the next day. IMO, to be safe, it's best to just eat only about a pea-sized piece, wait, a day if no ill effects, double it up each time with at least a day in between--it's only a mushroom, after all!

[@kaf890890]

I feel very lucky that I live not far from you, in Central Connecticut. So many of your videos apply to our land! Just getting into foraging and it’s very exciting. Great content, Adam!

[@ivyvint449]

Dude this video is awesome, you do a great job explaining everything! (: thank you for the info

[@nathalieu]

Thanks a lot! I didn't know they were also medicinal. I'm going to appreciate them even more when I cook some for the first time this evening. 🤗

[@111Lky]

Awesome video Adam! Thanks for the info!!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks for watching!

[@GrumpyGrunt]

I don't know how many times I have watched this video, but I STILL don't trust myself to eat the honeys I harvest. I found a bunch today, but looks like 3 different species. Doing spore prints now... I appreciate you, Adam! 👍

[@jeil5676]

this is great info as i was always worried about possible confusion between these 2

[@jasondonatelli2313]

I am gaining so much information watching these videos. I am a newbie in mycology but this has been a huge resource for me. I don't think it will be long before I am confident to try some wild mushrooms here in Salem, Oregon.

[@f.demascio1857]

Great video, once again Adam.

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks for watching!

[@GerardGibney3]

GREAT video. VERY VERY important information. very well said.

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks!

[@lauranyc4966]

Just found in my backyard. Excellent explanation 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@cabindude7656]

Thanks, been wondering about those two.

[@devinresinhands]

I would really enjoy to go on a nature walk with you and my brother. It would be such a learning experience!

[@lovemushroomz]

Thanks for teaching.

[@bahstud1]

great video dude.... super helpful, thanks!!!

[@poetryme7383]

I've been sub'd to learn your land for a while now and it's the best! This highly educated and passionate young man has given me the knowledge and confidence to start seeking out edible mushrooms on my land here in the Black Mtn. Range of Western NC. Thanks Adam:) Keep up the good work!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thank you! I appreciate your support! Glad to hear you find this information useful!

[@christinearmington]

Hey Poet! Same here! Old Fort. Just been finding lots of cinnamon chanterelles. 🍄

[@IIgREyIIwaRdENII]

Great channel. I'm definitely subscribing! I haven't gotten around to eating any honey mushrooms yet and may or may not this year, especially with Maitake's coming up soon.

[@LearnYourLand]

Yes - honey mushrooms are what I eat when I'm low on maitake.

[@saronnpov2687]

Excellent info !

[@thaddeusmikolajczyk9055]

Very good video I really like watching and appreciate your knowledge.

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks, Thaddeus!

[@nelleaster8023]

My front yard is loaded with the Armillaria tabescens. Gonna pick them and dehydrate them. Great info thank you!

[@charlottemarceau8062]

Love the falling leaves in that spot of woods 🥰

[@diegomeza7111]

I think I found it but I didn't know it. I will check the pictures I took of the clusters. Thank you! Really appreciate the content

[@ToBeAnnounced2024]

Your videos relax me. I'm learning alot tho. I wish I could take these videos with me during the apocolyps.

[@keepmoving1185]

Thank you so much!! Great videos! Hello from the pnw

[@AMonikaD]

Galerina also seems more shiny with no ''hairs'' and a lot more rusty in color. great video! you are the BEST in the mushroom ID world!!

[@mygoldencalf]

Really great video. Thank you. Just helped me identify some honeys I found at Rickett's Glen! Spore print in progress.

[@BroncoJohnJohn]

Your videos are amazing! Thank you

[@williamhutchinson8881]

Love it! Best intro!

[@hybridwafer]

The deadly galerina reminds me a bit of the deadly webcap, at least from underneath with the rust brown gills. I came across them in absolute abundance when foraging funnel chanterelles recently.

[@RyanKudasik]

Just found your channel. Been really enjoying your videos. I'm in central PA, over by Gettysburg. Thanks for the hard work brother!

[@jason3775]

Thanks man! Have some that just popped up on a few stumps that I have on my property.

[@halfgridhomestead]

Yes finding these lately, way past prime and full of bugs but finding them. Thanks for sharing.

[@LearnYourLand]

You're welcome! I find lots of Honey Mushrooms with bugs as well. If I keep looking around the area, usually I'll find another patch that's much fresher.

[@ifferl8781]

Thanks for this video. I found some positively ID-ed honey mushrooms on the base of a birch in Oregon. I didn't notice until you mentioned the black hairs because it's a rainy day.

[@dennisgrzenia769]

As usual another fine video!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks, Dennis!

[@RainyDayForge]

Thanks for the info. I feel more confident picking them now. I just picked up some Chicken of the Woods and Elm Caps. I’m going foraging today to see what I can find. I know the Honey mushrooms are here but wasn’t sure how to identify them correctly. I met a lady in the woods with a basket full of them but she wasn’t proficient with English.

[@SpiritedEarthWalker]

This is great! I actually feel rather confident now to collect & bring home to identify before automatically choosing NO as a response. Thank you! Another great and well-informed video!!

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks, Judith! Glad you find these videos useful. I suppose I'll keep making them. :D

[@SpiritedEarthWalker]

I get it Adam. Oftentimes it feels like the market is saturated. Why would anyone want to watch our videos? What uniqueness do we have to offer? Sometimes we wonder why we're doing what we're doing when we create these videos. Add to that uber busy lives and making these videos fall down the list of things to do. Yet there is a huge shift of healing energies right now that are begging for this type of thorough & scientific information of the natural world, and because you are an innately natural presenter and are so thorough in your explanations, not to mention your amazing energy, you are much more valued than you know. Please keep being awesomely you and do continue to make these wonderful videos!

[@autumnrush2430]

You are so informative! You should write a book!

[@Ego_Katana]

good vid! I have some Galerina growing in my back yard where an ash tree was removed a few years back. They are pretty and very prolific. :)

[@willamoore876]

Thank you for the thorough information!! I am excited to enjoy the mushrooms I just foraged for. Also, you are so handsome! I scrolled through the comments to make sure I am not the only one who thinks so!

[@brendaweaver9645]

Thank you so much! I have found honey mushroom and we have eaten them but sometimes i fund some i am not sure of and leave them and you have just clarified for me what not to pick and eat. I love to watch your videos. Very informative!

[@LearnYourLand]

Glad to hear you found this video useful!

[@nolagee4029]

Hello from Cold Lake, AB! Thanks for great vid info. I subscribed and shared this video with local foraging group.

[@LearnYourLand]

Thank you!

[@possiblyhuman3114]

I love how excited and smart you are. I'm happy to not be the only person to not think I should bring mushrooms home and make friends with them. :) In fact I made such good friends with a cluster of ganoderma sessile I found in front of my local pizza joint recently that I took it home and cloned it on agar. It will now live in bins and grow lovely antlers for tinctures. I originally posted it as possible tsugae because of your video asking why it was growing on wood chips. I had no idea what a ganoderma even was till I found you on here.

[@LearnYourLand]

Thanks for sharing your experiences! Glad you enjoy these videos as well!

[@barryb598]

smart dude,thanks for the info

[@LearnYourLand]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@sawedoff5745]

This dudes awesome. Love the videos dude!! Keep it up!! do something specifically for South Carolina psilocybe mushrooms! lol