Mushroom Knowledge Quiz

What is the cap of a mushroom commonly referred to as?

• Stipe

• Pileus

• Gill

• Mycelium

Which part of the mushroom is responsible for spore production?

• Stipe

• Pileus

• Gills

• Mycelium

What is the underground network of a mushroom called?

• Cap

• Stipe

• Gills

• Mycelium

Which of the following is a type of edible mushroom?

• Amanita phalloides

• Agaricus bisporus

• Gyromitra esculenta

• Cortinarius rubellus

Which type of mushroom is known as the "king of mushrooms" due to its size and taste?

• Button Mushroom

• Shiitake

• Porcini

• Oyster

Which type of mushroom is commonly used in Japanese cuisine and has a smoky flavor?

• Oyster

• Shiitake

• Morel

• Chanterelle

Which feature is commonly used to identify poisonous Amanita mushrooms?

• Bright red or orange cap

• Presence of a ring and volva

• White spore print

• Smooth cap texture

Which poisonous mushroom is often mistaken for the edible paddy straw mushroom?

• Amanita muscaria

• Amanita phalloides

• Volvariella volvacea

• Galerina marginata

What is the most common color of a spore print in poisonous mushrooms?

• White

• Black

• Yellow

• Green

Which mushroom is known as the "death cap" and is highly toxic?

• Amanita muscaria

• Amanita phalloides

• Lactarius deliciosus

• Boletus edulis