Identify a Mushroom
Orangutany uses AI to identify mushrooms from a single photo. Snap a picture of what you found, and get a species match along with safety information, habitat data, and known look-alikes. It takes seconds.
How It Works
- 1. Upload a photo. Take a clear picture of the mushroom you want to identify. The cap, gills, and stem are all helpful.
- 2. Get an identification. Orangutany analyzes the image and returns the most likely species match, along with a confidence level.
- 3. Review safety info, habitat, and look-alikes. Every result includes edibility ratings, toxic look-alikes to watch for, typical habitat, and seasonal details.
Safety First
Never eat a mushroom based solely on an app identification. AI is a useful starting point, but it is not infallible. Always cross-reference with a field guide and consult an experienced forager or mycologist before consuming any wild mushroom. When in doubt, leave it alone.
What You'll Learn
- Species name - common and scientific names for confident identification.
- Edibility rating - whether the mushroom is edible, toxic, or somewhere in between.
- Look-alikes to watch for - similar species that could be confused with your find, including dangerous ones.
- Habitat and season info - where and when this species typically grows, so you can confirm the match fits your context.
Found something in the wild you can't identify? Try Orangutany, it can ID mushrooms from a photo.