When we think of ecosystems, plants and animals come to mind. Then, during the warm and rainy times of year, we notice the mushrooms that pop up in a variety of forms.
On today's Speaking Of, we have a segment from our sister podcast, Coast to Canopy.
It's about foraging for mushrooms and taking a cautious and thorough approach to learning about any mushroom -- and its poisonous look-alikes – that you may want to eat.
Host Rob Diaz de Villegas chats with Matthew Smith, professor of plant pathology at the University of Florida, and his graduate student Alassane Sow.
Click LISTEN to hear the segment.
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