Yellow plant pot mushroom, Leucocoprinus birnbaumii & Purple-spored puffball, Calvatia cyanthiformis

Learn how to identify the plant pot parasol mushroom, Leucocoprinus birnbaumii. This cheerful yellow mushroom often grows in potting soil. It is harmless to plants. Recognizing this dainty decomposer will help you understand what's happening when your houseplants sprout yellow mushrooms. I also share an example of the edible and tasty purple-spored puffball, Calvatia cyanthiformis. This large puffball is common in grassy areas in the fall, and it has an agreeable taste and texture. Calvatia cyanthiformis is easy to identify and is pretty substantial, making it a good mushroom for novice and expert foragers alike. P.S. If you want to support the channel, check out my original mushroom art shirts and swag at mushroomanna.com. Thanks!