Summer Chanterelles are HERE! Foraging Wild Mushrooms & Plants in June in the PNW

Summer has arrived, and there are plenty of wild edible mushrooms & medicinal plants to forage and discover here in the Pacific Northwest! I was shocked to stumble across Pacific Golden Chanterelles this June (in fact, this was the second year in a row that they crossed my path on June 16th ... seems early, but that just might be the new normal!) We'll also discuss the super unique history of an absolutely incredible medicinal plant known as "Pipsissewa" and discuss it's longtime use in traditional and folk medicines, as well as its ties to the early American soft drink industry... in fact, this one's use in soda pre-dates all of the big commercial brands you've heard of and has a really fascinating story to tell, so sit back, relax, and enjoy! Here's a little bit of what you can expect to see in this episode: 00:00 Intro - apologies for the hiatus! 00:47 Pinesap (Monotropa hypopitys) - one of my favorite mycoheterotrophic plants! 03:32 Pacific Golden Chanterelles in June! (Cantharellus formosus) 07:13 Little Pipissewa (Chimaphila menziesii) 12:43 Checking in on Rupa's patch! Happy Summer Solstice to you all! And thanks so much for joining me out here on the Mushroom Trail. I hope that summer is treating you well, and I look forward to bringing more content to you in the days ahead. A Quick Disclaimer: All Mushroom and Plant identification/discussion in this video is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please do not take anything I say as being health or medical advice. These videos are simply meant as a starting point for all of you to dig deeper into naturalist skills and knowledge. I encourage all of you to pick up field guides and continue to learn more about this incredible world that we've found ourselves in! If you're enjoying this content, please do me a huge favor and take a quick second to subscribe, hit the like the button, and leave a comment - all of these things are free to you, and they really help the channel grow, so that we can reach as many viewers as possible. Thanks so much for tuning in, and until next time, Happy Trails! 🍄