accurately measured and compared. Mushrooms on the other hand have to be very closely examined for subtle differences and require multiple views of each portion of the fruiting body. Most people are not trained how to do this or take the requisite number of photographs. Moreover, no one is going


to make the immense investment in time and energy needed to produce a reliable product which has a tiny market and little potential for profit. Do not download a free app. You


will get what you pay for. If you feel compelled to spend money, buy a regional field guide. Join a mycological


society. Take classes in basic mushroom identification and taxonomy. Go to organized forays. Find a local, knowledgeable and friendly expert. Sign up and post your photos on Mushroom Observer. Use some of the available online keys and discussions such as MushroomExpert.


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