What is Honey Fungus?
Honey fungus, or Armillaria mellea, is a type of mushroom which can usually be found on the stumps and branches of dead trees. In some cases, honey fungus is also parasitic on living plants, which will ultimately kill them. For this reason, many gardeners profoundly dislike honey fungus, despite its value as a flavorful edible mushroom. Depending on your stance on honey fungus, you may be either horrified or delighted to find a patch. If you are collecting honey fungus for food purposes, be very cautious, as several toxic species strongly resemble honey fungus and misidentification can lead to stomach upset or potential neurological damage.
